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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Bike Helmets: Do They Save Lives?

In South Korea, bicycles are a common sight, with around 3. 3 million people riding daily. However, bike crashes are not uncommon, with about 13, 000 incidents reported annually, leading to 190 deaths. While it's well-known that helmets protect against head injuries, there's not much research showin

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Eye Health in Warmblood Horses: A South African Study

Warmblood horses, known for their prowess in equestrian sports, have been the focus of a recent study in South Africa. This research targeted a gap in current knowledge, as no previous studies have specifically looked into the eye health of this breed. The study aimed to shed light on common eye iss

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Nov 13 2024CELEBRITIES

South Korean Star Song Jae-lim Passes Away at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, who began his career in the entertainment industry in 2009, was tragically found dead in his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was just 39 years old. The actor's body was discovered by a friend who had made plans to meet him for lunch. Police investigating the case didn

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Nov 12 2024SCIENCE

Missing Monkeys: Rescue Efforts Continue in South Carolina

Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Victims' Services in South Carolina Get a Big Money Boost

Imagine this: Victims of crime in South Carolina are getting some serious help, thanks to a whopping $26 million in grant money. This cash is coming from state and federal funds, and it's going to organizations that really make a difference. One of these groups is Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Monkey Business in South Carolina: 24 Out of 43 Monkeys Recaptured

Imagine this: 43 monkeys on the loose in South Carolina! It all started when a worker at Alpha Genesis in Beaufort County left a door open during feeding time. Oops! The Yemassee Police Department quickly teamed up with the facility to catch the escapees. By Sunday, 24 of the Rhesus macaques were sa

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Nov 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Monkey on the Loose: One Recaptured, Others Still Free

Get this, folks! One of the 43 monkeys that slipped away from a research facility in South Carolina has been safely found. The Yemassee Police Department shared the good news on Saturday, saying the primate was spotted around noon. Isn't that a relief? But hold on, because there's more to the story

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

South Africa's COVID-19 Response: A Lesson in Legislative Limits

Imagine having a roadmap to deal with disasters, like having a DRM legislation in place, but then a real disaster like COVID-19 hits and you find out your map has a few missing roads. That's where South Africa's experience during the pandemic can teach us a lot. Since 2002, the country has been prai

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

The Rise of Superbugs in South Africa: Why New Antibiotics Matter

Have you ever thought about how scary it would be if the medicines we use to fight infections stopped working? Well, that's happening right now in South Africa! Certain germs, especially the tough ones called Gram-negative bacteria, are getting smarter and harder to kill. This isn’t just a problem i

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

South Asian Americans: Pride and Grief After Harris's Loss

South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it

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