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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Marcus Freeman: The Coach with a Dream and a Luxurious Lifestyle

Marcus Freeman, a former linebacker, is now the head coach of Notre Dame. Born to a South Korean mom and an Air Force veteran dad, Freeman's upbringing shaped his coaching style. He values living in the present and seizing each moment. In 2021, Freeman and his family moved into a $1. 2 million home

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Jan 18 2025RELIGION

Religious Choices in Young Adults' Partnerships: A Peek into German Society

In today's multicultural Germany, many young adults prefer partners from their own religious background—a trend known as religious homophily. A recent study, using data from a survey among young Christians and Muslims, found interesting patterns. Both men and women generally want partners of the sam

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Exploring EMR Use in Philippine Rural Health Centers Before and During COVID-19

The switch to electronic medical records (EMRs) in the Philippines has been in the works for over a decade, guided by the Philippine eHealth Agenda. EMRs are designed to enhance clinical management and are common in advanced economies. Yet, there's still limited research on how they're actually used

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Why AJ Brown Reads Books on the Sideline

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown isn't bothered by critics who slammed him for reading a book on the sideline during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Brown, a three-time All-Pro, is known for bringing a book called Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy to every game. His teammates ev

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Flexible Fluorescent Probes: How Molecular Shape Affects Mercury Detection

You know how some molecules can twist and bend, while others stay stiff? Scientists found that this flexibility can change how certain fluorescent probes work when they detect toxic mercury (Hg²⁺) in water. They looked at two types of these probes, one with a wiggly bit (1) and one that's pretty str

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Face Union-Busting Tactics from Amazon

In Philadelphia, Whole Foods employees are gearing up for a union vote. They've been offered free snacks by management, but some workers say Amazon, the company that owns Whole Foods, is using other methods to discourage unionization. These methods include posting anti-union messages, replacing stor

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Exploring BMI Factors in Older Adults: A Philippine Perspective

Imagine diving into the factors that influence the weight status of older adults in the Philippines. Scientists recently used high-tech methods to find out what in our neighborhoods might be making us gain or lose weight. They combined data from satellites, maps, and a big health survey done in 2021

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Using Inflammation to Target Cancer with Neutrophils

Tumors are tricky because they don't all look the same. This makes it tough to hit them with the right medicine. But scientists have found a clever way to use inflammation to guide special cells called neutrophils, which carry drugs, right to the tumor site. They do this by causing a tiny, controlle

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan and Harry Step In: Helping Wildfire Victims in LA

In the midst of the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, an unlikely duo made a surprise appearance to offer support. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, showed up at the Pasadena Convention Center, which had been turned into an evacuation site. They were there to

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

How Insects Use Chemical Signals to Boost Movement

Ever wondered how tiny creatures like fruit fly larvae get a sudden burst of energy to move around? Scientists have found that when these larvae, known as Drosophila, are hungry, their nervous system kicks into high gear. A type of neuron called type II octopaminergic motor neurons (MNs) starts firi

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