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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

former ref's surprise view on VAR call shocks fans

In a buzzing post-match discussion on Sky Sports' 'Ref Watch', former referee Dermot Gallagher's views on a VAR incident in the Man City vs Man Utd game left everyone speechless. Man Utd pulled off a stunning comeback, 2-1, in Ruben Amorim's first derby. However, one moment in the game had fans puzz

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

The Challenges of Treating STIs: A Look at Antimicrobial Resistance

In medicine today, a new era of uncertainty is dawning, largely due to the growing ineffectiveness of essential antibiotics. This issue is particularly prominent in the realm of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), where the rise of antimicrobial resistance is bringing urgent questions to the for

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Crypto Romance Scam Busted: 792 Arrested in Nigeria

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria's anti-corruption agency made a massive bust. They arrested 792 people in Lagos, Nigeria's business hub. These suspects were running a high-tech scam from a posh building called Big Leaf. The scam involved romancing people online, often through apps like Whats

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The Secret of Soil Antibiotic Resistance: Can We Farm Smarter?

You might think that stopping the use of antibiotics in farming would make the soil healthier. But a surprising study found that even without antibiotics, some harmful traits, called antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), can still stick around in the soil. These ARGs can make bacteria tougher to fight

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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Dec 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Dancing Doctors: Moving Beyond Medicine

Every year, something amazing happens in the world of medicine. Endocrinologists from India and other countries come together for an event called Colours of India. This isn't your typical medical conference, though. It's all about music and dance. Since 2016, teams from across the globe have been sh

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Snow Dreams May Melt for Many This Holiday

Christmas is around the corner, but for many in the US, a white Christmas might just be a dream. Weather forecasts suggest temperatures could be way above normal for much of the country on December 25. Last year, the US experienced its warmest winter ever. This year, the country could be split into

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Racing Under a Roof: Can NASCAR Tackle Weather Woes?

In the world of NASCAR, weather can really throw a wrench into things. Just ask anyone about 2024, when rain messed up six out of 36 races. The biggie? The Daytona 500 had to be rescheduled. Yeah, it's a bummer when races get delayed because of rain. While rain tires help a bit, some people are thin

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Chargers Stumble, Buccaneers Surge in Tampa Bay's Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a stunning comeback against the Chargers, turning a 17-13 halftime deficit into a 40-17 victory. The game took a dramatic turn when quarterback Justin Herbert's pass was intercepted, leading to a 35-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans. The Buccaneers s

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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Selena Gomez Steps Out Solo in LA After Getting Engaged

Selena Gomez, known for her role in "Only Murders in the Building, " was recently seen in Los Angeles without her fiancé, Benny Blanco. She attended the Emilia Perez Q&A at Harmony Gold Theater, looking fashionable in a long black trench coat, black velvet skirt, and white blouse, paired with black

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