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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case

A federal appeals court has backed a jury's decision from 2023, upholding a $5 million award for defamation and sexual abuse against former President Donald Trump. The case involves allegations from E. Jean Carroll, a longtime magazine columnist, who claimed Trump attacked her in a department store

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Guardian Angels Return: Fighting Subway Crime, One Patrol at a Time

The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. J

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Return to Patrol NYC Subways

Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

The Wrinkled Chili Pepper Mystery: Uncovering Genes That Shape Fruit Surfaces

Ever wondered why some chili peppers have smooth surfaces while others are wrinkled? Scientists have been trying to figure this out too, especially for the Japanese pepper 'Shishito', which has a wrinkled surface. They knew it wasn't just one gene but a mix of many, so they studied the offspring of

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Vikings' Darnold Proves Clutch in Close Games

For 97 years, the record for the highest winning percentage in one-score NFL games was held by Hall of Fame coach Guy Chamberlin. His impressive streak included four titles and a 22-7-7 record in close games. That marker is now within reach for Kevin O’Connell, the current Vikings coach, who has a .

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Court Stands by $5M Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case

A big court decision happened recently. Writer E. Jean Carroll won her case against Donald Trump. In 2023, a jury said Trump had to pay her $5 million. They thought he sexually abused her in the 1990s and then said bad things about her in public. Trump didn't like this and tried to appeal, saying th

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Hybrid Coaching and Remote Monitoring for COPD: A 3-Month Study

Let's dive into a fascinating study about helping people with COPD feel better. Researchers wanted to see if a mix of virtual coaching and remote monitoring could make a difference over 12 weeks. They picked a group of people with stable COPD and split them into two teams. One team got this special

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Depression and Job Stress: A Closer Look at China's Workforce

Have you ever thought about how your job might affect your mental health? In China, this is a big deal right now. With more people feeling depressed and jobs getting harder to find, it's time to take a serious look at how work conditions are playing a role. You might have heard that people with high

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Choosing Wisely: Braces vs. Surgery for ACL Injuries

Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can throw a wrench into daily life. Researchers took a step back to look at how braces and surgery hold up over time, based on studies from 2010 to 2024. They focused on two big factors: reinjuries and quality of life, plus if people could return to sport

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Israeli Forces Take Over Gaza Hospital

In a move that has shocked many, Israeli forces have taken control of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. This hospital, one of the few still operating in the northern part of Gaza, was forced to evacuate patients and staff. The hospital's director was taken into custody, with Israel alleging ties to Hama

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