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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Helping Kids with Hormone Problems in Developing Countries

Many people around the world have hormone issues. These include problems like thyroid trouble and diabetes. About 5% of the global population has these conditions. Another 5% might have them but don't know it yet. These problems are growing, especially in poorer countries. But there isn't much resea

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Road to Self-Driving: Ford's Take on Tesla and Waymo

Ford's top boss, Jim Farley, recently shared his thoughts on self-driving cars. He thinks Waymo's method is smarter than Tesla's. Why? Because Ford believes in using laser sensors, like Waymo does. Farley said these sensors, called LiDAR, are super important. They help cars see better, even when cam

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Unseen Effects: How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Brain

Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Stuttering in Japanese Speakers

Stuttering is complex. It doesn't happen the same way for everyone. In many languages, people who stutter often struggle more with words that start with consonants. But in Japanese, it's different. Many Japanese speakers who stutter find vowel-starting words harder to say. A recent study dug into t

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Thailand's Prime Minister Faces Suspension Amid Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is now on temporary leave from her duties. This comes after a court decided to look into a phone call she had with a Cambodian leader that was leaked to the public. The court's decision was unanimous, and they gave Pae

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

How Sleep Issues Affect Daily Life After Spinal Cord Injuries

Sleep problems are common in people with spinal cord injuries. These issues can make daily life harder. Two main problems are sleep-disordered breathing and trouble falling asleep. Both can lower the quality of life. People with spinal cord injuries often have trouble breathing while they sleep. Th

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Jul 01 2025WEATHER

Europe's Summer Sizzle: Heat Waves and Record Breakers

Europe is feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. The continent is in the middle of its first big heat wave of the summer, and it's breaking records left and right. Barcelona, for example, just had its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring to an average of 26 degrees Celsius. Tha

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Free Agency Frenzy: Warriors and Kuminga at a Standstill

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga are at a crossroads. Despite some talks, no real progress has been made. Kuminga, a restricted free agent, is likely to test the market when free agency kicks off. The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are the top contenders to sign him. The Heat have more

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Jul 01 2025WEATHER

Europe Feels the Heat: Is This the New Normal?

Western Europe is facing a brutal heat wave. Spain just set a new June record with temperatures hitting 46 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than a summer day in many places. The heat is so intense that health officials have issued red alerts. They're telling people to stay inside during the hottest pa

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Jun 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Springsteen's Unexpected Musical Fusion

Bruce Springsteen has always been known for pushing boundaries. But even his fans might not have expected the twist that came with his album Inyo. It turns out, two tracks on this album were recorded with a group of mariachi musicians. This collaboration was not planned. It happened by chance when a

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