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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

A Strange Planet and Its Tiny Star: A Cosmic Oddity

In the vast cosmos, a peculiar planet has caught the eye of scientists. This world, dubbed PSR J2322-2650b, is as big as Jupiter but has a unique lemon-like shape. What makes it even stranger is its atmosphere, which is a mix of helium and molecular carbon, something never seen before. This planet

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Guessing the Future of Drugs: A Smart Bet or a Risky Game?

The biotech and pharma world is always full of new drugs. But once a drug is out there, how do you know how much it's really worth? This is a big question for companies and investors. A new method has been created to predict future sales using past data. This can help figure out a drug's value today

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Pfizer's Hympavzi Faces Setback: What You Need to Know

Pfizer's stock took a hit recently, and it's all tied to a serious issue with one of their drugs. A patient in a long-term study for Hympavzi, a treatment for hemophilia, passed away due to severe complications. This news came out in December 2025, and it's got people talking. The patient had hemop

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Big Pharma Steps Up with Fresh Price Deals

Pharmaceutical giants are making headlines again, but this time, it's not about new drugs. Merck and eight other big players have joined Pfizer, Lilly, and Novo in signing Most Favored Nation (MFN) deals. These agreements aim to make medicines more affordable by tying drug prices to the lowest price

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Why Blood Banks Need a Tech Upgrade

In the world of blood banks, things are changing. New tech is stepping in to make things better. AI, Big Data, and something called the SoHO framework are now part of the mix. These tools can help blood banks work smarter, not harder. First, let's talk about AI. It's not just for sci-fi movies anym

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Dogwalk Dangers: What's Hurting Agility Dogs?

Agility dogs face real risks on the dogwalk. About 15% of these dogs fall off, and nearly 30% have close calls. Worse, almost 4% get hurt because of these incidents. That's a lot of danger for something that should be fun! Taller dogs and those with more experience on the dogwalk are more likely to

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Walking Back to Health: How Body Chemicals Can Predict Stroke Recovery

Stroke recovery is a complex journey. It's not just about time and therapy. It turns out, certain chemicals in the body might give clues about how well someone can walk again after a stroke. Researchers looked into this by studying a group of stroke survivors. They focused on a specific chemical ca

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Christmas Clash: Commanders and Cowboys Face Off Without Key Players

The Commanders are missing a key player for their Christmas Day showdown with the Cowboys. Chris Rodriguez, their second-leading rusher, is out due to illness. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day. This is a big blow for the Commanders' offense. Rodriguez has been a standout this season

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Striking Stars: The Most Devastating KOs of 2025

MMA fans love a good knockout. It's the highlight reel moment that gets the crowd going and reminds us why we love this sport. In 2025, there were plenty of knockouts to choose from, but some stood out more than others. First up is Mauricio Ruffy's spinning kick KO of King Green at UFC 313. This wa

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Rainy Christmas Brings Relief and Risks to Southern California

Southern California saw a mix of relief and trouble during Christmas. Heavy rain finally eased up, but the ground is still soaked. This means flooding and mudslides could still happen, especially in areas burned by recent fires. The mayor of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. A flood watch

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