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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Fishy Turnaround: How England's Rivers Got Healthier

Fish populations in England's rivers have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past four decades. Once struggling due to water pollution and changes in land use, these aquatic creatures have shown remarkable improvements. Scientists looked at data from 16, 124 surveys at 1180 sites across England,

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Checking Hearts: How Oncologists and Patients Feel About a Tool for Cardiovascular Health

Cancer survivors often face a higher risk of heart problems. To help, there's a new tool called the Automated Heart-Health Assessment (AH-HA). It's based on the American Heart Association's guidelines and helps doctors talk to their patients about heart health during cancer check-ups. Before using i

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Jan 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Do the Oscars Ignore Horror Movies?

2024 was a fantastic year for horror film lovers. Movies like "Nosferatu, " "Red Rooms, " "I Saw the TV Glow, " and "Longlegs" wowed critics and audiences alike. But you wouldn't know it from this year's Oscar nominations. The Academy seemed to have a blind spot for horror again, except for the rare

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Rapper A$AP Rocky's Trial: The Jury is Set

The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is about to begin. A jury of five men and seven women has been chosen to decide his fate. They will hear opening statements on Friday. A$AP Rocky, who is 36 years old, is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. He turned down a plea deal that would have s

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Helps College Students Beat Self-Doubt

Have you ever felt like you don't measure up to your peers? Many college students do. A recent study delved into how physical exercise can help combat these feelings of inferiority. Researchers found that exercise not only directly boosts your mood but also indirectly enhances your resilience throug

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Braves’ Profar signing: The deal and what’s next?

The Atlanta Braves have made a significant move in the offseason by signing outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42M contract. Profar, who was praised by GM Alex Anthopoulos as the “second-best bat on the market, ” will take over in left field. With a strong track record in San Diego last s

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Defense Nomination: A Look into Allegations and Payments

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump for the role of defense secretary, has been in the spotlight over some serious allegations. One major allegation is that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. Hegseth admitted to paying $50, 000 to this woman, but he claims the assault never happened. The

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy S25 Ultra: Limited 16GB RAM Variant in Korea

Are you eager to get your hands on Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Good luck if you're eyeing the 16GB RAM variant, especially in South Korea. The tech giant has brought back 16GB RAM after a five-year hiatus, but the catch is that it's extremely limited. You'll only find this ver

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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 2025BUSINESS

Biotech Boss Asks Governor for Help in Uncertain Times

Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of

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