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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Erin Andrews' Balancing Act: Work and Family in the Spotlight

Erin Andrews, a Fox sportscaster, knows a thing or two about balancing a busy career with family life. Recently, she shared a story on the 'Calm Down' podcast with her colleague, Charissa Thompson. While covering an NFL game between the Eagles and the Steelers, Erin received an urgent message about

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

UC Campuses Reach Agreement on Handling Gaza Protests

In a recent move, the U. S. Department of Education has settled complaints from Jewish and Muslim students across five University of California campuses. The complaints stemmed from protests last spring over the war in Gaza, alleging that the universities didn't handle antisemitic and anti-Arab hara

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Eye Muscle Swelling: A Surprising Link Between Two Conditions

Imagine this: two very different health issues can make the muscles around your eyes swell up similarly. We're talking about Graves' orbitopathy and acromegaly. Recently, scientists compared these conditions by examining CT scans of patients. They measured the size of the muscles on the top, bottom,

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Understanding the Ligamentum Teres in Hip Impingement Surgery

The ligamentum teres, or LT, is a small but important structure in the hip joint. It's been getting lots of attention lately, especially in people who have surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI happens when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit together properly, causing pain

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Testing the Community Mobility Scale: How Useful Is It for People with MS?

Have you ever wondered how doctors check if people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are moving around safely? One tool they use is the Community Balance and Mobility Scale (CB&M). But how reliable and accurate is this scale? Scientists took a closer look to find out. Picture this: you're someone with M

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sonic 3's Big Preview Night, Mufasa's Decent Start

Last night, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zoomed ahead with a impressive $6. 5 million in previews. Disney's Mufasa also did well, pulling in $3. 3 million. These numbers are the highest ever for a Sonic movie, beating the previous installment's $5 million Thursday night previews and overall $6. 25 million.

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Schröder's Warriors Debut: A Bumpy Start Amid Bigger Issues

Dennis Schröder's first game with the Golden State Warriors was a tough one. He scored his first points with a mid-range shot, but the team was already down 8-0. By the end of the first quarter, Schröder had missed all his shots, and the Warriors were behind by 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlie

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Boosting Lung Cancer Screening: A Localized Approach

Lung cancer screening rates in the US are alarmingly low, and the death rate is high. A team from a large urban health system, Jefferson Health, set out to change this. They pinpointed areas in Philadelphia with high lung cancer mortality rates using geocoded data. Then, they found primary care prac

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities' Birthdays and Zodiac Tips: A Day to Shine and Decide

Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Jonah Hill, David Cook, Nicole de Boer, and Joel Gretsch. As we wish them well, let's consider some zodiac-inspired advice for each sign. Arians should dress sharp and be ready for opportunities that can pop up at social events. Taurus, be cautious of sudden chan

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

The Growth of STEAM in Local Schools

"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ

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