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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Mystery Illness: NASA Keeps Quiet on SpaceX Astronaut's Condition

NASA hasn't yet revealed why one of the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts was hospitalized after returning from the International Space Station (ISS) last month. The astronauts, including NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russia's Alexander Grebenkin, splashed down off Florida's co

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

FEMA’s Surprising Rule: Skip Trump Supporter Homes After Hurricane

Imagine this: You’ve just experienced a hurricane, and your home is damaged. You’re hoping for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But, if you have a Trump sign or flag outside, you might be out of luck. A FEMA supervisor in Florida told disaster relief workers to avoid homes

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Political Info on Social Media: A Story of the Unfollowed

You might think that social media serves up a variety of political views, especially during elections. But what happens if you don't follow any political parties? Surprisingly, recent research shows that these "political detachment users" aren't getting much variety. Instead, they're mostly seeing i

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Political Family Dynasties in South Sulawesi: A Closer Look

Imagine a family dinner table where politics is the main course. In South Sulawesi, political conversations aren't just small talk; they're how the next generation gets interested in governance. This intriguing phenomenon of political kinship is on the rise. Families pass down not just genes but als

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Telemedicine Surgery: Bridging Gaps, Facing Hurdles

Telemedicine surgery, also known as telesurgery, is a fascinating way of performing operations remotely using advanced technology. It holds great promise for reaching underserved areas and improving surgical skills. By allowing experts to operate from faraway locations, it can help bridge the health

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

The Power of Self-Financing Trading: A Math Whiz's Guide

Ever wondered how trading strategies are designed to never run out of cash? That’s where self-financing comes in! It’s a clever concept that blends math and money. Back in the late '70s, two smart guys, Harrison and Kreps, first introduced this idea. Later, Harrison and Pliska broadened it, making i

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Opinions Flow: Top-Down in Groups, Bottom-Up in Elections

Imagine you're in a club or a big group. The leader's views trickle down to everyone, but not everyone is as sure about them. This is what scientists call a "top-down hierarchical fuzzy opinion network. " It's like a pyramid where the leader's opinion is at the top, and it spreads downwards. Interes

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Staying Active: How Does Exercise Affect Senior Walking and Fall Risk?

Ever wondered how staying active helps older adults walk better? A recent study explored how regular exercise can impact the way seniors walk and their risk of falling. The researchers focused on people living in their communities who don't have memory problems. This study aimed to find out how muc

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Surprise Role in Trump and Zelensky's War Talk

Tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his political spending and government contracts, found himself on a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the day after the 2024 election. A source close to the situation revealed this interesting development to CNN. Z

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

A Late-Night Chat: Saudi Prince Calls Trump

In the wee hours of Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's future king, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, picked up the phone to dial Donald Trump. This wasn't a typical late-night call; it was to express admiration for Trump's return to politics. The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has b

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