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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Yemen's Divided Front: A Clash of Allies

In Yemen, a rift has emerged among those fighting against the Houthi rebels. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has removed its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, accusing him of treason. This move comes after al-Zubaidi refused to join talks in Saudi Arabia

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Jan 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

LEGO's Smart Bricks: A New Play Era or Imagination Killer?

LEGO has big plans for its new Smart Bricks. The company says these high-tech bricks are here to stay. But not everyone is happy. Some worry that adding technology to LEGO sets might kill the fun of building and imagining. LEGO's Federico Begher, who works on new products, says Smart Bricks are jus

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Why Some Arthritis Treatments Fall Short

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are tough conditions to manage. Even with advanced treatments like tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis), many people don't get the relief they need. A recent study looked at how well these treatments work in the real world over a year

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

New Hope for Kidney Disease: The Promise of ARNIs

ARNIs, or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors, are making waves in the medical world. They're already changing the game for heart failure patients. Now, doctors are wondering if they can do the same for people with kidney disease. Neprilysin is a substance in the body. It breaks down certain

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Why the U. S. Already Has a Stronghold in Greenland

Greenland, a massive island covered in ice, has been a hot topic lately. The U. S. president has been vocal about the idea of acquiring Greenland, even suggesting forceful measures. But is this really necessary? Back in 1951, the U. S. and Denmark made a deal. Denmark has been in control of Greenla

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Jan 07 2026CRIME

New York's Youth Crime Wave: A Closer Look at the Numbers and the Law

New York City is seeing a troubling trend in 2025: a sharp rise in youth-related crime. The numbers are alarming. Nearly one in five shooters and one in seven shooting victims are under 18. This spike has reignited debates about the "Raise the Age" law, which treats 16- and 17-year-olds as juveniles

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Home Care Workers Face Hidden Dangers

Home care workers often find themselves in risky situations. They visit patients in their homes, where they might face violence from those they care for. This is called Type II workplace violence. It happens when patients, their family, or visitors act aggressively toward healthcare workers. The pro

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

The Hurdles of Studying Cannabis with Human Subjects

Cannabis research with human subjects faces a big problem. The rules are not clear. This makes it hard for scientists to do their work. Many researchers want to study cannabis. But they hit roadblocks. The rules are not the same everywhere. This makes things confusing. Scientists often start their

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Sleeve Tech: A New Way to Track Senior Health

Imagine a world where a simple sleeve can tell you if an elderly person is at risk of falling or getting sick. That's what researchers have created with an AI-powered mesh sleeve. This isn't just any sleeve; it's a high-tech device that wraps around the thigh and keeps an eye on how a person walks.

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Jan 07 2026SCIENCE

What Went Wrong with the Tungsten Oxide Study?

A recent study on tungsten oxide films has been pulled back. The research was about how adding molybdenum ions and heating affects the surface and electrical properties of these films. The goal was to see if they could be used in photonic devices. But why was it retracted? The journal Heliyon decid

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