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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Evanston's Journey: Reparations in Action

Evanston, a city in Illinois, has been making history with its reparations program. The program aims to rectify past racial injustices, specifically those that occurred between 1919 and 1969. During this time, the city pushed Black residents into a specific neighborhood and used discriminatory housi

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Young Mom of Twins Deported While Recovering from Surgery

In Texas, a young mother who gave birth to twins through an emergency C-section was deported, leaving her family in shock. The mother, 23-year-old Cristina Geraldyn Salazar-Hinojosa, missed an immigration hearing due to her medical condition. Her tiny newborns and two other children were also captur

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Football Teams Embrace the Cold for College Playoffs

Football fans and players know that the weather can be unpredictable, especially during the winter months. This year's College Football Playoff is no exception. Coaches and players from Tennessee, Ohio State, SMU, and Penn State are all preparing for games in freezing temperatures, with some chances

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Unexpected Pain in Medication Abortions: What Women Need to Know

Many women are caught off guard by the pain they feel during medication abortions. A recent study from the U. K. found that over 60% of women experience significant pain. This is important to understand because medication abortions are common, with over half of U. S. abortions involving this method.

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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Harry and Meghan's Famous Neighbors: A Helping Hand Against Paparazzi

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to Montecito, California, they found themselves living among some well-known faces. Celebrities like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are their neighbors, and they've been helping the Duke and Duchess of Sussex keep a low profile. Life in the spotlight isn’t ea

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Verapamil and Ivermectin: Unexpected Helpers against Parasites in Mice?

Trichinella spiralis parasites are sneaky. They trick muscle cells into becoming "nurse cells, " feeding and protecting them. Medicines like verapamil, used for other health issues, might mess with this clever plan. Scientists tested verapamil, ivermectin (IVM), and both together against these paras

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Resistance in Worms: Why Some Drugs Don't Work

Meet Haemonchus contortus, a tiny worm that packs a big punch. It's one of the most troublesome parasites for sheep and goats, mostly because it's become resistant to many drugs. One group of drugs, called macrocyclic lactones (MLs), includes popular ones like ivermectin and moxidectin. Scientists s

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Genes' Rhythm: The RNA Cycle of Trypanosoma brucei

Let's talk about Trypanosoma brucei, a sneaky single-celled parasite that's tough to deal with. This tiny bugger doesn't follow the usual DNA commands you'd expect. Instead, scientists uncovered a unique way its genes stay in control: through a fascinating lifecycle of RNA. Imagine RNA as the DJ of

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

How Supercritical Ethane Makes Better ZIF-8 Membranes

Scientists have been trying to find the best way to make ZIF-8 membranes strong enough for industrial use. These membranes are really good at separating two important gases, C3H6 and C3H8. A recent study found that using supercritical ethane, scC2H6, to make these membranes might be the answer. Supe

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Impact of Surviving Severe Paraoxon Poisoning: A Mouse Study

When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious

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