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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Iran's Post-War Crackdown: A Closer Look

Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The e

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

A Leader Lost: Remembering Melissa Hortman and the Rise of Political Violence

Melissa Hortman, a prominent figure in Minnesota politics, was laid to rest alongside her husband, Mark, after a tragic and politically charged assassination. The couple, along with their beloved golden retriever, was killed in their home on June 14, shocking the community and the nation. The attack

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

A Minnesota Family's Tragic Loss: A Call for Unity

A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever,

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Role of Assistant Nurses in Nursing Homes

Assistant nurses (ANs) play a big part in taking care of older people in nursing homes. But, there is a problem. Many ANs do not know enough about medicines and the issues that can come with them. This lack of knowledge can lead to serious problems for the people they care for. A study wanted to fi

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

The Kenaf Gene That Does It All: A Plant's Secret Weapon

Plants are tougher than they look. They have special tools to fight off problems like dry weather. One such tool is the HcCNGC27 gene in kenaf, a hardy plant used for fiber. This gene is part of a big team that helps plants grow and stay strong. This gene is everywhere in the plant. It's in the out

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Sadness Speeds Up Alzheimer's

Depression is often seen as a silent partner in the worsening of Alzheimer's disease. It's like a hidden force that makes things worse, but how it does this has been a bit of a mystery. Scientists have known that tiny brain helpers called microglia play a big role in both depression and dementia. Bu

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Dutch Caregivers Help Parkinson's Patients Move Better

In the Netherlands, many caregivers in long-term care homes know about and use tricks to help Parkinson's patients move around better. A recent survey asked 130 healthcare workers about these tricks, often called compensation strategies. These strategies help patients with walking and getting aroun

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

PCSK9: A Double-Edged Sword in the Fight Against Cancer

PCSK9, a protein known for its role in managing cholesterol, is now under the spotlight for its potential influence on cancer outcomes. Recent research has dug into how PCSK9 behaves in different types of cancer, revealing a complex picture. In some cancers, like breast and ovarian, higher levels of

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Tools for Living Help Kids in Nigeria Feel Better

In Nigeria, tools that help people with disabilities are not as common as they should be. These tools, known as assistive devices, can make life easier for kids who have disabilities. They can help kids move around, communicate, and do everyday tasks. But in many parts of the world, like Nigeria, no

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Checking for Anxiety and Depression in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Physiotherapist's Guide

Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition. It's not just about physical pain. Many people with fibromyalgia also deal with anxiety and depression. But how well can physiotherapists spot these issues? A recent study looked into this. Fifty-three physiotherapists in Belgium took part. They checked 169 new f

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