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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Call to Leave WHO: What It Means

President Trump has signed an order to withdraw the U. S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move could cut a significant chunk of the WHO's funding, as the U. S. is one of its largest contributors. The reason given by the White House is that the WHO demands too much money from the U. S.

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Bone Stress Injuries in College Runners: A Seasonal Snapshot

Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common problem for college athletes, especially those who run long distances like cross-country and track runners. Surprisingly, not much research has been done to figure out if these injuries happen more at certain times of the year, or if different parts of the bo

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Instagram Like Sparks Buzz After Inauguration Hiccup

A hilarious Instagram post poking fun at Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance caught Ariana Grande's eye. Underwood sang "America the Beautiful" a capella after a technical glitch, and some fans weren't thrilled with her decision to perform at Donald Trump's second inauguration. Internet pers

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why the Fire HD 10 (2023) is a steal at its discounted price

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly tablet for watching movies and web browsing, the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) has caught our eye. Right now, it's slashed by 42%, making it a steal at just under $105 for the 64GB model. Let's dive into what makes this tablet a smart choice for frugal buyers.

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Volunteers' Diverse Backgrounds: Managing Them Better with Online Profiles

Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

The Power of Combo Therapy: Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-Hexanediol in Lung Cancer

When cancer cells become aggressive, they change how they use energy. This is known as metabolic reprogramming. Two compounds, Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-hexanediol, have been shown to mess with this process. Pitstop-2 blocks some essential tasks like cell eating (endocytosis) and key transport jobs, while

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Maura Healey Set to Unveil Higher Ed Funding Plan

Governor Maura Healey is ready to drop a big news bomb about money for colleges in Massachusetts. She's calling it a "major announcement, " and it's happening this Tuesday morning. The action starts at 11 a. m. and includes a sneak peek at the cybersecurity center at Bridgewater State University. Yo

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

How Good are Hearing-Impaired Adults at Reading Mandarin Tones?

Scientists in China decided to find out how well young adults with hearing loss can understand the different sounds in Mandarin Chinese. This language has four main tones: high, rising, falling-rising, and falling. The researchers thought that people who are better at lip-reading might also be bette

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Burgers for a Cause: Dallas Chefs Cook for LA Fire Victims

Meet Dave Culwell, the owner of Burger Schmurger in Dallas. He's not just flipping burgers—he's flipping them for a good cause. On January 26, 2025, Culwell is hosting a special burger sale at Oak Highlands Brewery to raise funds for the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires. The event starts

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Quantum Leap in Space Security

Imagine this: a satellite up in the sky, guiding a new era of secure communication. European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish satellite operator Hispasat have gotten some serious funding – to the tune of €104 million – to develop something pretty impressive. They're working on a geost

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