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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Knowledge Matters: Teens and Hormonal Contraception

Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Coen's Crossroads: The NFL's Interview Dilemma

Liam Coen found himself in a tough spot when he agreed to become the highest-paid offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers. There was one small catch: he couldn't interview with the Jaguars. This handshake deal turned out to be a problem when Coen decided to interview anyway. The NFL rules allow ass

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Biliary Tract Cancer: The Hidden Battle

Biliary tract cancers, or BTC, are notoriously stealthy. They often remain undiscovered until they've already caused significant damage, making treatment challenging. Doctors typically start with chemotherapy, but it doesn't always work as planned. Even when combined with treatments that boost the i

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Could Birth Control Be Used for Abortions?

Ever thought about birth control pills being used for abortions? A recent study found that a pill used for emergency contraception might work to end pregnancies. This could be big news since there's a lot of debate around another common abortion drug, mifepristone. Mifepristone is under attack by p

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

The Curious Case of Coach Coen's Exit

The annual coach-hiring season is always full of surprises, and this year's twist involves Liam Coen. If reports are right, he's set to become the Jaguars' new head coach. But his exit from the Buccaneers is anything but ordinary. Coaches usually can leave one team and join another without any cont

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Baseball's Big Names: Who's Still Up for Grabs?

With spring training just around the corner, the MLB offseason is still buzzing with activity. Some major players are still waiting to ink new deals. Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, for instance, haven't signed yet. On the other hand, the Dodgers have been busy. They've added Japanese pitcher Roki Sas

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Spotlight on Southampton's Teen Talent: Tyler Dibling

Eighteen-year-old Tyler Dibling is causing quite a stir in the Premier League. The young forward is impressing scouts from both Tottenham and RB Leipzig. Southampton, however, is hoping to keep their star player, despite their current struggles. This season, Dibling has scored four goals and assiste

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Could a Morning-After Pill Be the New Abortion Option?

A recent study has sparked interest in a potential new method for pregnancy termination. The drug in question, ulipristal acetate, is better known as the active ingredient in the contraceptive morning-after pill Ella. Unlike mifepristone, which has been a focal point for legal battles, ulipristal ac

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Car Tracking Flaws Revealed in Subaru Systems

A recent discovery by security researchers, Sam Curry and Shivang Shah, has exposed serious flaws in Subaru's tracking system for millions of cars. They reported these issues to Subaru in November, and the company quickly fixed the problem. However, the researchers warn that similar issues could sti

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