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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Secrets of Premature Lung Damage

Premature babies often face serious lung problems. One big issue is bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which happens when there's too much oxygen. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens at a tiny level, focusing on something called epigenetics. Epigenetics is like a switch that turns g

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Caregivers: Stress and Support in Critical Care Nursing

Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) and progressive care units (PCUs) have a tough job. They face constant pressure, and this can lead to serious mental health issues. One big problem is workplace bullying, which can make things even harder. But how nurses handle stress can change everything. The

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Jul 04 2025SPORTS

A Tragic Loss: Remembering Diogo Jota and André Silva

The soccer community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a tragic car accident in Spain. Diogo, a star player for Liverpool and Portugal, was just 28 years old, while André, also a professional footballer, was 25. The accident occurred early Thursday mo

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

A Chancellor's Tough Day and Teamwork Triumph

Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, had a rough day. She admitted she was "clearly upset" during a recent session in the House of Commons. Reeves didn't share many details, just saying she was dealing with a personal issue. She quickly moved on, focusing on her job and the governmen

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Jul 03 2025SPORTS

A Tragic End to Two Football Stars

In a shocking turn of events, two prominent footballers, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, lost their lives in a car accident in Spain. The incident occurred late at night on a major highway near the border with Portugal. The vehicle they were in veered off the road and caught fire, though it'

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Jul 03 2025SPORTS

Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Faces League Probe

Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, has been put on paid leave until after the All-Star break. This move comes as the league looks into something related to gambling. Both the team and the league have agreed to this leave, but they aren't saying much more about it. Ortiz, who is 26,

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seeing Cities Through a New Lens: How Tech is Measuring Urban Quality

Cities are more than just concrete and steel. They have a vibe, a feel, and a quality that can make or break how people live and behave. But how do you measure that? A recent study used a mix of street-level photos and computer smarts to rate the quality of urban environments across the U. S. The fo

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sorting Plastics Smarter: A New Way to Recycle

Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Understanding Self-Driving Cars: Why Explaining Their Choices Matters

Self-driving cars are becoming more common, but they can still puzzle the people riding in them. When these cars make decisions, passengers might not understand why. This lack of clarity can make people less trusting of the technology. Clear explanations can help. When self-driving cars explain the

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Fixing Kids' Knees: A Closer Look at Growth-Friendly Surgery

Knee injuries in children can be serious, especially when they involve the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The challenge is that kids are still growing, and surgery near the growth plates can have lasting effects. Two main approaches exist for ACL repair in youngsters: physeal sparing and non-phys

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