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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Cops Pose for Cameras in Massive Immigration Sweep

Immigration agents, performing recent raids, were told to dress up in a special way. Their jackets and vests showed clear signs of "Police ICE" or "Homeland Security" for the cameras. This was not just a safety measure, it was also a show for the media. Agents from several agencies followed these in

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Jan 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Minnesota Shines For Retirees

Minnesota might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about retirement spots. You'd think warm states like Arizona would be more appealing. Surprisingly, Minnesota ranks very high among the best states for retirees, coming in at number two, just behind Florida. A study by WalletHub

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Hospitals' Technology: A New Way to Talk and Learn

Imagine you're in a hospital, and there's a special screen in your room. It's called a Patient Infotainment Terminal, or PIT for short. It does three main things: gives you general info, teaches you about your health, and keeps you entertained. This tech is super important for hospitals that want to

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Personalized vs. Standard Knee Replacements: How They Stack Up

When it comes to knee replacements, there's been a lot of talk about whether personalized ones work better than the standard off-the-shelf kind. Doctors set out to compare the two, focusing on how well patients moved and functioned after surgery. They used a special score called the Forgotten Joint

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Nanoparticles in Water: How They Affect Fish Gills and Microbes

You've probably heard about tiny nanoparticles being used to fight bacteria. But what happens when these nanoparticles, like zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂), end up in our rivers and lakes? Scientists wanted to find out how they might affect rainbow trout. They exposed the fish to these

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

The Puzzle of Mimosas: Unraveling Brazil's Tiny Shrubs

In the heart of Northeastern Brazil, there's a group of small shrubs known as the Mimosa Cordistipulae. These plants were first spotted by botanist Barneby in 1991. What makes them special? They're tiny, have sticky hairs on their leaves, and their flowers have three parts. Some of these plants are

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Boosting Ankle Stability: Does Ligament Reconstruction Help?

Ever thought about the impact of ligament reconstruction on ankle stability after total talus replacement? Well, let's dive in! You see, total talus replacement can actually make your ankle less stable, but no one had looked into how to fix that—until now. Researchers used a method called finite ele

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

The Silent Struggle: How HIV Affects Hip Health

Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Discover the Magic of Wintry Trails in Minnesota

Ah, winter! It's a season that's often overlooked for outdoor activities, but those who brave the cold know there's something special about it. This January and February, Minnesota is hosting "Trails By Candlelight" at Thompson County Park in West St. Paul and Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings. T

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Unusual Guests: Who Attended Trump's Indoor Inauguration?

In January 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th U. S. president during an indoor ceremony at the U. S. Capitol, with numerous notable figures making an appearance. The event featured a passionate speech from Trump, criticizing the past administration and sharing his vision of a new American "golden ag

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