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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Fighting Hidden Enemies: Treatments for Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Imagine tiny waste disposal units inside your cells that aren't working right. Welcome to the world of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs)—rare diseases that mess up these tiny units, called lysosomes. Normally, lysosomes break down big molecules like sugars and fats. But in LSDs, certain enzymes are

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Brain Scans and AI: Spotting Differences Between Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

You might think bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are hard to tell apart because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to mix-ups by doctors, called misdiagnosis. But what if we could use brain scans and smart computers to figure it out? That's what researchers tried in

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Headache Help: Targeting the Right Muscle

Headaches can be a real pain, literally! One muscle that might be causing trouble is the rectus capitis posterior major (RCPMaj). This tiny muscle could be contributing to headache symptoms. How? It might be sending pain signals to the brain through a process called nociceptive convergence or affect

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Immigration Crackdown: Trump's New Plan

In the early hours of his presidency, Donald Trump and his team are preparing to roll out a tough new approach to immigration. The goal? To quickly deport people already living in the US without documents, especially those with criminal records. They're also looking at sending more military resource

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Jan 17 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Booms as Trump Mulls Crypto Push

Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Meet David Ford: The 22-Year-Old Golf Star Making Waves

You might recognize David Ford's name from his impressive performances in amateur golf tournaments. Born in Georgia, this 22-year-old has been making a splash in the golf world, even though he's still in college at the University of North Carolina. David's love for golf runs in the family; his fathe

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Pete Hegseth's Words on Unlawful Orders Matter

Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defense, faced questions about following unlawful orders from the President during his Senate confirmation hearing. This raises serious concerns, especially when we remember President Trump's past remarks about shooting protesters. The military is trained t

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Making NYC Affordable: 40 Fresh Ideas

New York City's affordability crisis is real, with many residents struggling to make ends meet. We gathered diverse perspectives, from experts to everyday New Yorkers, to brainstorm big and small ideas that could make the city more affordable. Here are some standout suggestions that could shape city

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Vought's Vision: Streamline Government, Empower President

Russ Vought, the nominee for the White House budget chief, stirred things up during his Senate hearing. He believes the president should have the power to fire federal workers with ease. Additionally, he thinks the president should be able to use Congress' money if it benefits the president's agenda

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