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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Wake Up to Icy Roads: Northeast Braces for Monday's Commute

Monday morning commuters in the Northeast should be ready for some slippery roads. A mix of light snow and sleet is expected to start on Sunday evening in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service has put out a winter weather advisory. This warning i

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Injury Watch: Odds Shift as Texans Favorite Against Chiefs

The ballgame between the Texans and Chiefs is set for next Saturday. But the real suspense is around quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s injury and whether he’ll be on the field. Oddsmakers have flipped their favor, now leaning towards the Texans after Mahomes hurt his ankle in the Chiefs' recent win over

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Vikings Secure Playoff Berth with Seahawks' Loss

The Minnesota Vikings have done the impossible, or so it seemed at the start of the season. Thanks to the Seattle Seahawks' defeat against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, the Vikings are officially headed to the 2024 NFL playoffs. There's no way they can miss out on January football

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Week 15 NFL Roundup: Playoff Picture Tightens

In Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, the playoff race heated up with crucial games determining division titles and wildcard spots. The Cowboys kept their playoff hopes alive with a solid win over the Panthers, who were officially eliminated from contention. The Chiefs continued their dominance, securi

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Silo TV Show Gets Two More Seasons, Ending With a Bang

The Apple TV+ show Silo is getting two more seasons, and the fourth one is set to be the grand finale. Based on Hugh Howey’s Silo novels, the series is about a group of people living in a deep underground silo while the outside world is toxic. Rebecca Ferguson, known for her roles in Mission: Imposs

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Friends Matter: Boosting Health for Seniors

Did you know that having close friends can greatly benefit the health of adults over 50? A study by the University of Michigan discovered that friendships can truly make a difference in both mental and physical well-being. However, it's a catch-22: when people feel unwell, they often find it tough t

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Lenvatinib vs. Other Treatments: Which Works Better for Unresectable Liver Cancer?

When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Virtual Help for Rare Diseases: The Case of Telomere Disorders

Imagine you're a caregiver for someone with a rare genetic condition like telomere biology disorders (TBDs). These aren't your everyday illnesses; they take a long time to diagnose and have uncertain outcomes, including a higher cancer risk. In such situations, face-to-face support can be hard to fi

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Easy Tips to Stay Safe When Drinking

You might think a drink or two helps you loosen up at parties. But scientists found that alcohol's effects on socializing are mostly in our heads. Drinking might not make you funnier or more outgoing. It’s more about who you’re with and your mindset. If you choose to drink, here are some simple tips

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Discovering Breast Cancer in Guangzhou: A Study's Journey

In the bustling city of Guangzhou, China, a significant research project called the Guangzhou Breast Cancer Study (GBCS) started in 2008. Its mission? To uncover what makes breast cancer (BC) so common in South China, especially among women aged 41-60. The study is like a big puzzle with three main

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