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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Bolstering Solar Power: A New Chemical in Town

You might be surprised to learn that certain chemicals can boost the efficiency of solar cells. One such chemical is benzothiadiazole, often shortened to BT by scientists. Researchers have been experimenting with BT-based polymers to enhance solar cell performance, but success has been hit or miss.

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Dec 24 2024SPORTS

Rashford's Future at United: A Coach's Concern

Ruben Amorim, the coach of Manchester United, has expressed his frustrations with Marcus Rashford's recent behavior. The forward has not been part of the last three matchday squads due to some poor decisions off the field. Rashford has admitted that he is looking for a new challenge, and United is r

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Suspect in CEO Shooting to Face Court on Monday

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to appear in court on Monday. He's facing serious charges in New York, including murder and terrorism. Federal prosecutors are also involved, and the trial could lead to severe penalties, including the death pena

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Scaling Up Care: What Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia Can Teach Us

Ever wondered how different countries tackle health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure? Let's dive into the SCUBY project, which set out to understand how Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia can improve care for these conditions. They each created their own plans, called roadmaps. By looking a

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Rachel's Surprise: How Childbirth Costs Can Catch You Off Guard

Meet Rachel Kaplan and her husband, Andrew Sheffield, from Arden, North Carolina. Last year, they found out they were expecting a baby and didn't have health insurance. Their doctor suggested they join Sedera, a nonprofit that works like insurance but with less hassle. How does it work? Members cont

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Dec 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Heat Waves and Deaths: Alentejo's Future

Have you ever wondered how hot summers affect people's health? In Portugal's Alentejo region, where it's usually hot, scientists are looking into this. They found that as the world gets warmer, more people die from heat stress. This is a big problem, and it's going to get worse. They studied what ha

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Assisted Suicide: A Growing Trend and Its Consequences

Assisted suicide has become legal in several places around the world. In the United States, eight states and Washington, DC, allow this practice for their residents. Oregon was the first state to legalize it back in 1997. Since then, about 8, 700 Americans have chosen to end their lives with medical

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Dec 21 2024CRIME

Luigi Mangione: Facing Two Trials for One Crime

Luigi Mangione is in serious trouble. Both federal and state prosecutors have charged him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's top executive in Manhattan. The federal prosecutors are going after him for murder, stalking, and a firearms offense, while the state prosecutors have slapped him with murde

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Dec 21 2024FINANCE

Holiday Gifts: $10B Down the Drain, Half Disliked

This holiday season, Americans are set to overspend on unwanted gifts, racking up a whopping $10. 1 billion in disappointing presents. That's right, nearly 53% of adults in the US will unwrap at least one gift they don't like. The average cost of these unwanted gifts has risen to $72, up from $66 la

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Haunted Mansion Parlor: A Spooky New Adventure on Disney Treasure

Did you ever imagine sitting next to a ghost and watching it dance? Disney's new Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship makes this fantasy a reality. This isn't just another haunted tale; it's an immersive experience where you can touch ghosts and even sip spooky cocktails while t

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