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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

The Power of Buprenorphine: A Lifesaver in the Opioid Crisis

Imagine a drug that could save tens of thousands of lives each year. Buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, has been around for over 20 years, but it's not being used as widely as it should be. In 2023, over 105, 000 people died from overdoses, with most of these deaths linked t

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Feb 17 2025POLITICS

Whistleblower Protector Fights Back

The Trump administration is taking a bold step by asking the Supreme Court to allow the firing of the head of the federal agency tasked with protecting whistleblowers. This move comes as a surprise, given the agency's crucial role in safeguarding federal employees from retaliation. The Justice Depar

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer: New Insights from Copper's Role

Copper, a metal we often think of as a material for coins or wires, is now being studied for its role in cancer. Researchers have found that copper can help control how cells die in breast cancer. This process is called cuproptosis. Scientists have been looking into how copper-related genes (CRGs) w

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Plays: A Legal Showdown

Trump's second term has kicked off with a flurry of executive actions. These moves aim to shake up the federal government. From executive orders to funding freezes, the administration is making big changes. Even some federal agencies are being targeted by Elon Musk's "pirate" operation, now backed b

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Crypto Chaos: Lawyer's Gambling Debt and Financial Mysteries

Picture this: a top-notch lawyer, known for his work before the Supreme Court, suddenly finds himself in hot water, facing federal charges. He's also a skilled poker player. He allegedly tried to hide millions of dollars in cryptocurrency during a tax evasion investigation. Prosecutors claim that t

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Sunlight, Sugar, and Green Energy: A New Twist

Think about this: what if you could turn sunlight and simple sugars into clean energy and useful chemicals? Pretty cool, right? Scientists have been working on this idea, but it's been tough. The biggest hurdles are low efficiency in producing hydrogen and poor selectivity in creating useful chemica

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

The Modi-Bular Mania

For saying fare well to Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) lead, BJP threw the unforgiving votes of Indian reports. At the first chance of power consolidation top congressmen except Narendra Modi stood for Narendra Modi in the race of his political leadership. India's New Delhi's

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Diabetes Wounds: The Smart Hydrogel Solution

Cuts and scrapes can be a nuisance for anyone. But the story gets complex and frustrating when someone has diabetes. These wounds don't heal quickly. Worse, they can get infected and they can lead to other serious issues. Imagine dealing with wounds that act like people who won't listen to

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Buprenorphine: How easy is it to get this life-saving treatment in Philadelphia?

Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Can President Trump Actually Stop Federal Spending?

President Trump is facing a big obstacle in his attempt to stop a lot of American government spending. He is encountering strong resistance from the court. It all started last month when Trump tried to cut federal spending using executive orders. These orders targeted various areas, including for

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