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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Republicans and Democrats Work Together on Government Funding, But Conservatives Have Concerns

In the halls of the Capitol, Republican leaders have managed to hammer out a deal on government funding. However, Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to negotiate with Democrats late in the year has left some conservatives feeling uneasy. The deal, which is set to be unveiled soon, includes a significan

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Meet Crypto. com: The Cryptocurrency Platform Shaking Up Golf

Ever wondered what Crypto. com is all about? It's a big deal in the cryptocurrency world, with over 100 million users and support for over 350 different cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2016, Crypto. com offers a bunch of services like trading cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, and even an NFT marketpla

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Dec 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving the Siberian Crane: Genetics to the Rescue

The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic

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Dec 17 2024BUSINESS

Young Utah Students Learn to Pitch Like Pros

Imagine sixth graders in Utah's Draper Park Middle School learning to turn their ideas into businesses and pitch them to investors, just like on the popular TV show Shark Tank. That's what Laynie Alleman and her classmates did during their "It's My Business" competition, sponsored by Junior Achievem

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Lenvatinib vs. Other Treatments: Which Works Better for Unresectable Liver Cancer?

When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Saving Fruits with Sugar and Plasma: A science trick

Have you ever noticed that an apple slice turns brown faster than you can say "peel me"? That's thanks to an enzyme named polyphenol oxidase (PPO). Scientists have found a neat trick using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to stop this. CAP is like a gentle, invisible breeze that can turn off PPO. In a

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Dec 15 2024EDUCATION

Future Pharmacists: Unlocking Data Power in Schools

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, digital technology and big data are driving major changes. One such change is happening at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). This forward-thinking school is updating its curriculum

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Dec 15 2024LIFESTYLE

A Tale of Two Motivations: Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams

Meet Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit. He has an interesting way of using criticism to drive his progress. He reminisces about a time when a Yahoo executive dismissed Reddit. This dismissal acted as fuel for Ohanian's ambition. However, when he shared this approach with his wife, tennis lege

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Who's Burning Jet Fuel? Celebrities and Their Air Travel

Celebrities love flying private jets. It's fast, quiet, and keeps them out of the public eye. But with all the buzz about climate change, is it fair? Let's dig into who's hopping on these luxury planes the most. When it comes to short flights, rapper Pitbull tops the list with a whopping 396 trips

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Dec 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Women Brewers: A New Era in Japan's Sake Industry

In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is happening. More women are entering the world of sake brewing, once considered off-limits. Meet Mie Takahashi, a master brewer at Koten brewery in Nagano. She's one of just 33 female toji (master brewers) in Japan. Traditionally, sake making was a man's jo

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