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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

The Bright Side of Being a Mom in Cardiothoracic Surgery

People often talk about how tough it is for moms to work in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. They focus on the challenges and how it might affect family life. But what if there are some good things that come from it too? Let's look at the positive ways this career can shape family dynamics. First, bein

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Cable Giants Shake Up the TV World: What's Next for A&E, Lifetime, and History?

Big changes are happening in the world of cable TV. Disney and Hearst, the owners of A&E, Lifetime, and History, have put these channels up for sale. This isn't the only shake-up happening. Other big companies like NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery are also selling off some of their TV channel

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Jul 08 2025OPINION

Tech Titans: Time to Share the Wealth for Bay Area Transit

The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least

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Jul 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cairo's Telecom Fire: A Costly Blaze

In Cairo, a recent fire at a major telecom building has left a significant impact. Four workers lost their lives, and many more were hurt. The fire caused major problems with phone and internet services across the city. The fire started at a key facility owned by Telecom Egypt. It was a big deal be

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Orangeburg Takes a Stand Against Hate

Orangeburg County is making a move to protect its residents. They are looking to pass a new rule. This rule would make it a minor crime to hurt or scare someone because of who they are. It covers things like race, religion, and more. If someone breaks this rule, they could go to jail for a month or

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Jul 08 2025EDUCATION

Peer Power: How Student Teachers Boost Pharmacy Learning

In the world of pharmacy education, a fresh approach is gaining traction. The idea? Having students teach students. This method, known as near-peer teaching, is not just a trend. It's a game-changer. It's about students helping students to learn better. Why is this happening? Well, it's not just ab

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Jul 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Climate Change is Messing with Our Forests' Ability to Store Carbon

Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Cosmic Drifter: Unraveling the Mysteries of 3I/ATLAS

A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity,

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

How Vaccines Are Changing the Game for Cows in Minas Gerais

Over the last decade, the rate of bovine brucellosis vaccines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been on the rise. This is big news for cattle farmers and their livestock. Researchers looked at data from 2011 to 2022. They found that certain areas had higher vaccination rates than others. Some areas had l

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Pesticide's Lingering Effects on Cockroaches: A Closer Look

Cockroaches might not be everyone's favorite insects, but they play a crucial role in keeping ecosystems balanced. Unfortunately, these critters are also getting a dose of carbendazim, a common fungicide used in farming and food production. This chemical is everywhere: in water, soil, air, and even

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