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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

AMC Theatres Boosts Free Membership Plan to Lure Movie Lovers

Ever wondered why going to the movies is so much fun? Well, AMC Theatres has a new trick up their sleeve to make your moviegoing experience even better. They've just added a special level to their free Stubs Insider loyalty program. If you watch at least 8 movies or collect 5, 000 AMC Stubs points i

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Watching Bats Over California's Rice Fields: A Closer Look at Pest Control

Imagine a world where bats, those winged creatures of the night, are busy munching on our agricultural pests. A recent study used weather radars to keep an eye on these helpful critters in California's Northern Central Valley during the peak season of 2019. This area is known for its valuable crops

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Exercise After Stroke: Can It Help Depression?

Did you know that exercise might be a simple and powerful tool to fight depression after a stroke? Scientists have found that working out can actually change how our body responds to stress and inflammation. Let's break it down. When you have a stroke, your brain goes through a lot. Inflammation ha

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Microbes in Bees: Differences Across Species

Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The True Cost of Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Closer Look at Efficiency and Expenses

Rotator cuff repair, a common outpatient surgery, can put a real dent in healthcare budgets. To better understand these costs, a recent study used a method called time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). This approach helps healthcare systems make smart decisions about where to trim costs. The st

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

An Inside Look: How Healthcare Can Better Support Brazil's Transvestigender Community

Sadly, Brazil is no stranger to violence, especially against transvestigender people. This affects their daily lives and health. The story starts with how these individuals feel unsafe, not just on the streets, but also in places meant to help, like primary healthcare facilities. Why does this matte

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Jan 16 2025WEATHER

Weather Outlook for the Week: A Cool Start with a Warm Surprise Later!

This week starts off with a chilly nip in the air. Hold onto your hats, because it's going to be mostly cloudy and cool, with temperatures hovering in the upper 40s in the morning and mid 50s during the day. The wind from the north will be blowing steadily at about 10-15 mph. Nighttime should be cle

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Seven Siblings' Escape: A Survivor's Tale

Imagine being one of seven siblings, sent to Berlin in the heart of Nazi Germany after your mother was taken to Auschwitz. That's the reality of the Weber siblings. Their story is now being told in the documentary 'UnBroken, ' which has been picked up by Greenwich Entertainment for a February 21 the

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi: Qualified for Attorney General, but Can She Be Independent?

Donald Trump’s pick for the next attorney general, Pam Bondi, seems well-qualified on paper. She's spent years as a prosecutor and Florida's attorney general. But her recent comments about the 2020 election and threats to prosecute Trump's foes raise big questions about her independence and trustwor

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