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Dec 18 2024CRIME

A Chilling Tale: The Man Who Drugged His Wife for Decades

Have you ever heard of Dominique Pelicot? He's currently on trial in France for some truly horrible acts. Alongside 50 other men, Pelicot is being tried for a string of awful crimes. He admits to secretly drugging his wife for almost ten years, so he could assault her while she was unconscious. Can

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Teens in Trouble: Mental Health Woes in Nigeria's Welfare and Justice Systems

In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d

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Dec 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Flip: Soggy South, Snowy North

Prepare for some weather whiplash! The sun's shine today won't last all day in Southern New England as clouds roll in from the south. Temps are poised to stay rather warm, hitting the low to mid-40s, and some spots might even tickle the 50s. This warm spell has been sticking around, with yesterday s

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Drug Use in Lockdown: Lagos Stories

Imagine having to deal with drug addiction during a global pandemic. That's what people in Lagos, Nigeria, faced during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study dived into their experiences, focusing on how their drug use changed. It's a glimpse into a tough situation that's not often talked about. The lo

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Serial Killer Charges Rise: New York's Gilgo Beach Case

In a shocking turn of events, suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. This time, it's the murder of Valerie Mack, whose remains were discovered in New York several years ago. How did investigators link Heuermann to this latest crime? Through DNA analysis and som

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Strength Training to Prevent Falls in People with Alzheimer's

A study recently explored whether resistance exercises could help lower the risk of falls among individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The focus was on how such workouts might improve muscle strength, reduce the fear of falling, and enhance the ability to perform daily tasks. Additionally, the study

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

How Gender Reporting in Physiotherapy Trials Needs Improvement

You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Melania Trump's Marriage to Donald Just a Business Deal?

Melania and Donald Trump's marriage has been under the microscope for years. Recent reports suggest their relationship is more like a business partnership than a loving one. Insiders claim they don't share a deep emotional connection. Instead, Melania's role is to portray a happy marriage, helping D

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

What Do People Think About COVID-19 Care Rationing?

Imagine you're in a hospital during a big pandemic. There aren't enough beds for everyone who needs them. That's where triage protocols come in. They're rules to help decide who gets the best care. But they're not easy decisions. People worry if they'll be picked based on their age, health, or socia

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Madagascar's Malaria Tests: How Well Do They Work?

Malaria in Madagascar is a big deal. The World Health Organization says to use special tests to spot malaria infections before treating them. In 2023, scientists checked out two quick tests, Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pan and Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pv, in two places with different types of malaria: Ifan

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