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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Josh Kraft Joins Boston Mayoral Race Against Michelle Wu

Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o

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Jan 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Air Quality Monitoring is Cleaning Up China's Air

In response to the worsening climate crisis and pollution, China rolled out a nationwide, real-time air quality monitoring program between 2009 and 2019. This program was a significant step in China's efforts to control environmental issues. The study, using a time-varying difference-in-differences

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Kids' Activity in School: Two Ways That Work

Every kid needs physical activity to stay healthy and learn well. Schools are the perfect place to get kids moving, but sometimes they're not so great at it. A study in Denmark tried out two new ways to get kids active during school hours. One was like extra gym class (Run, Jump & Fun), and the othe

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Why We Move: Uncovering the Secrets of Physical Activity Motivation

Ever wondered what keeps some people moving while others prefer the couch? Physical activity starts way before we hit the gym—it begins in the womb and doesn't stop until our last breath. Doctors advise regular activity for a healthy life, but why do some people struggle to get moving? Scientists ha

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Man United's Manager Woes: A New Name in the Mix

Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Manchester United, might be on his way out. Apparently, Amorim's arrival didn't bring the swift turnaround everyone hoped for after Erik ten Hag's departure. The team, plagued by internal struggles, hasn't seen

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Why Urban-Rural Medical Partnerships Matter: What Doctors in China Think

You might wonder why some doctors in Central China choose to join urban-rural medical consortia (URMC). These consortia bring together doctors from cities and rural areas to improve healthcare. This study dives into what makes doctors want to be part of these groups. It's all about the benefits, cos

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Vitamins B2 and B6: Helping in the Colon Cancer Battle?

Have you ever considered that some vitamins might help fight colon cancer? A recent study in China hinted at this, showing that people with colon cancer who took vitamins B2 and B6 seemed to fare a bit better. Surprisingly, other vitamins like B12 and folate didn't show the same positive results. B

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Oxygen Deprivation: A Surprising Boost for Health?

Ever thought of oxygen as a double-edged sword? Recent research shows that living in low oxygen, or hypoxia, might actually be good for us in some situations. Scientists have found that chronic hypoxia could help with diseases like mitochondrial problems, autoimmunity, heart attacks, and even aging.

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Ben Johnson's Jab at Packers Coach LaFleur

Ben Johnson, now with the Bears, didn't hold back his thoughts about Packers coach Matt LaFleur. Johnson, who spent six seasons in the NFC North as an assistant, chose the Bears because of their potential and his familiarity with the division. "This division is super tough right now, " Johnson said.

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Ben Johnson’s New Coaching Staff: Rumors and Possibilities

The surprise hiring of Ben Johnson as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears has sparked interest in who will join his coaching team. Johnson might look to his old stomping grounds in Detroit for a key assistant. A rumored frontrunner is Hank Fraley, Detroit's offensive line coach, who could step i

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