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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Speech at Saudi-Backed Event Raises Eyebrows

In February 2025, former President Donald Trump took the stage at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach. This event, backed by Saudi government entities, was all about bringing together big names in business and politics. The main sponsor? The Saudi Public Investment Fund, with other Saudi governme

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Feb 20 2025CRIME

LATIN AMERICA'S MOST DANGEROUS GANGS

There are eight dangerous criminal groups in Latin America that have been labeled as terrorist organizations by the United States. These groups are known for their involvement in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violence. The U. S. government has taken a strong stance against these groups, d

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Can Online Therapy Beat the Blues in Low-Resource Countries?

First off, let's talk about something called internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, or ICBT for short. It's a type of therapy that helps people with major depressive disorder, or MDD. This is a big deal because MDD is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Now, you mig

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Media Company Takes on Brazilian Justice

In a surprising turn of events, Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Trump's social media platform Truth Social, has teamed up with Rumble, a conservative-leaning social media company, to sue a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. The lawsuit targets Alexandre de Moraes, who is consideri

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. and UAE Strengthen Ties Amid Global Tensions

The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made a significant stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader diplomatic mission. This visit was notable for being the highest-level contact between the U. S. and Russia since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The UAE has been a k

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Science in the Spotlight: Brazil's Pandemic Politics

Brazil's response to the Covid-19 pandemic was anything but straightforward. In 2021, the Brazilian parliament launched a major investigation. The goal was to look into claims that President Jair Bolsonaro ignored expert advice. Worse, he was accused of actively encouraging the spread of the virus.

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: Why Trust Matters

AI is becoming a big deal in healthcare. It's changing how doctors and nurses do their jobs. But there's a big problem. People don't trust AI. This lack of trust is a huge hurdle. It's stopping AI from being used more widely in healthcare. Why is this happening? Experts can't agree on what trust in

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Breast Density and Screening: What's the Deal?

Breast density is a big topic in the world of health. It's all about how much fibrous and glandular tissue is in a person's breasts compared to fatty tissue. Dense breasts can make it harder to spot tumors on mammograms. This is a big deal because early detection is key in fighting breast cancer. R

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Spot the Difference: Two MRI Agents Go Head-to-Head

Focal liver lesions (FLLs) are like tiny mysteries hiding in the liver. Doctors often use MRI scans to find and figure out what these mysteries are. Two special agents, gadobenate and gadoxetate, help make these MRI scans clearer. These agents are like superheroes that highlight different parts of t

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Feb 19 2025SCIENCE

DIY DNA Extraction: Cheap, Quick, and Green!

Imagine doing something as complex as DNA extraction without needing a lab full of expensive equipment. That's what some researchers have managed to do. They've found a way to extract DNA using simple household items, making the process faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly.

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