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Jun 28 2025SPORTS

A Pitcher's Masterclass: Cardinals Dominate Guardians

Sonny Gray put on a show for the St. Louis Cardinals, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians with a flawless performance. He didn't allow many hits and struck out a bunch of batters, his best game in years. This win was extra sweet because the Cardinals had been shut out in their last two games. Two

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

A Telescope's First Glimpse: A Giant Leap in Asteroid Tracking

In a groundbreaking development, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has showcased its capabilities by identifying over 2, 000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours of observation. This includes seven near-Earth asteroids, none of which pose an immediate threat to our planet. The observatory's adv

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Men, Kids, and Choices: A Look at Family Planning in the DRC

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family pla

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

The Kenaf Gene That Does It All: A Plant's Secret Weapon

Plants are tougher than they look. They have special tools to fight off problems like dry weather. One such tool is the HcCNGC27 gene in kenaf, a hardy plant used for fiber. This gene is part of a big team that helps plants grow and stay strong. This gene is everywhere in the plant. It's in the out

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farmers and the Hidden Plastic Problem

India's farms are facing a silent threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic bits are sneaking into the soil and messing with crops. But how much do farmers know about this issue? A recent study took a closer look at what Indian farmers think about microplastic pollution. Researchers talked to 310 f

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Tiny Tools, Big Impact: How Precision Surgery Tackles Rare Skin Tumors

In the world of medicine, sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference. A recent study shows how a special kind of surgery, called microscopically controlled surgery, is being used to treat a rare type of skin tumor. This tumor, known as eccrine porocarcinoma, is quite unusual and can be

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Vape Shops: A Closer Look at Air Quality and Safety

Vape shops are places where people go to buy electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, and other vaping stuff. These shops are often busy, and many people use their products inside. This can lead to higher levels of nicotine and tiny particles in the air. A recent study checked out the air quality and safet

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Ace Bailey's Basketball Journey: A Young Star's Path to the NBA

Ace Bailey, a young basketball talent, has always expressed his excitement about playing in the NBA, no matter the team. He's known for being humble and hardworking, but the media often portrays him differently. Some reports suggest he's picky about teams and refuses workouts, but that's not the ful

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How New Medicaid Rules Could Change Healthcare for New Parents

In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech Helps Spot Wobbly Knee Implants

Knee replacements can sometimes feel loose, causing pain and trouble for patients. Doctors use CT scans to check these implants, but current methods don't measure how loose they are. A new method uses CT scans taken while the knee is bent in different directions. This helps measure how much the impl

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