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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

The Impact of Intense Training on Female Basketball Players' Leg Power

Imagine you're a collegiate basketball player, training hard for the season ahead. Now, think about how your leg power might change if you reduce the amount of training you do but make each session super intense. That's exactly what a recent study explored. Researchers checked how female basketball

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Congress Votes on Trans Athletes in School Sports

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Firearm Injuries in Kids: What's Changed in EMS Responses?

Over the past five years, emergency medical services (EMS) have seen some shifts in how they respond to kids with firearm injuries. We're talking about kids and teens aged 0-19. Let's break down what's changed from 2018 to 2022. First off, EMS crews are dealing with more firearm injuries among kids

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Jan 15 2025RELIGION

Pope Francis's Honest Revelations: Unveiling the Church's Past

Picture this: a small, secret box, tucked away and passed down through generations of Popes. Inside, hidden stories of wrongdoings, abuse, and corruption within the Catholic Church. This box was discovered by Pope Francis, a man known for his love for football and tango, hailing from a large family

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Scientists Warn Congress: Trump's Return Could Hurt Science

More than 50, 000 scientists and advocates have sent a petition to Congress, urging lawmakers to protect science and scientists under the incoming Trump administration. The petition, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, worries that Trump's policies could roll back decades of progress in

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Will Dr. Stone's 'Science Future' Episode 2 Drop? Here's What We Know!

Got your calendar handy? Trying to keep track of all the anime release dates this winter season can be tricky, even for a super brain like Senku's. Especially when it comes to Dr. Stone's final season, 'Science Future'. Ever since the first episode aired on January 9, fans have been curious about wh

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Court Battle Over Cancer Screenings

Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Checking In: How Patient Feedback Shapes Heart Care

Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Early Exits: Why Patients Leave U. S. Emergency Departments Before Doctors Say So

Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Meet the New Change-Makers at Royal Oak Schools

Royal Oak Schools has a new group of leaders stepping up to guide their Board of Education. This team will be instrumental in shaping the future of the schools and ensuring they stay inclusive, diverse, and centered on student growth. The Superintendent, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, is thrilled about the

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