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May 03 2025WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Warm Saturday, Cool Sunday

The weekend ahead brings a mix of weather conditions. Saturday is shaping up to be the warmer day, with temperatures reaching the low 80s. This warmth will be felt across most areas, but not everywhere. The South Shore and Cape & Islands will be cooler. This is due to fog, low clouds, and a breeze c

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer with Cell Therapy: The Graft-Versus-Host Disease Challenge

Cancer treatment has seen a major boost with the introduction of allogeneic cell-based therapies. These treatments, especially CAR-T cell therapy, are a big deal because they can be made in large quantities and are consistent. However, there is a significant hurdle: graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).

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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Life of Music and Activism: The Legacy of Jill Sobule

Jill Sobule, a singer-songwriter, left a lasting mark on the music industry. She was known for her hit song "I Kissed a Girl, " which became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. Sobule passed away at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. The fire broke out early in the morning, and f

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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

GTA 6: The Long Wait for a New Adventure

The gaming world is buzzing with news that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will not hit the shelves anytime soon. Fans were hoping to dive into the new game this year, but Rockstar Games has announced a delay. The game is now set to launch in May 2026. This news might be disappointing, but

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Sheep Offer New Insights into Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimer's disease is a big deal. It's a condition where the brain slowly breaks down. It's one of the toughest medical puzzles out there. Scientists have found that certain gene mutations can lead to early-onset Alzheimer's. These mutations are in the presenilin 1 and 2 (PSEN1 and PSEN2) and the a

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

The Power Play in Drug Pricing

The world of drug pricing is a complex web of influences. It is a world where manufacturers and retailers are constantly finding new ways to sell their products. This includes opening up online stores alongside their traditional brick-and-mortar locations. To understand how this affects drug pric

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Nitrogen's Impact on Mushroom Sugars

Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, is known for its beneficial sugars. These sugars are important in food and medicine. Nitrogen is key to making these sugars. However, the exact way nitrogen affects sugar production in mushrooms is not fully understood. To explore this, researchers looked at h

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Deep-Sea Drama: The Sudden Vanishing of a Thriving Ecosystem

The deep ocean holds many mysteries, but few are as striking as the sudden disappearance of a bustling ecosystem. This is not a tale of a distant galaxy, but of an event witnessed firsthand by scientists in the Pacific Ocean. The setting was the Tica hydrothermal vent, a place teeming with life just

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Blood Flow and Genes: A Hidden Link to Heart Disease

Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty deposits build up in the arteries. This can lead to heart disease and stroke. It is well known that disturbed blood flow plays a big role in this process. But what if there is more to the story? What if certain genes also play a part? In recent research, s

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May 02 2025SPORTS

The Year of the Pole Vault King

The past year has been a rollercoaster for Armand Duplantis. He is a Swedish pole vaulter. He has always been a big name in track and field. But, this year, he really shot to fame. He broke his own world record. He won his second Olympic gold medal. He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend.

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