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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

How Daily Steps and Posture Vary Across Activity Levels

Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Formula 1 Shakes Up the Calendar

Attention, racing fans! Formula 1 has just announced a major change to its calendar. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will host races, but not every year. Starting from 2026, Spa will have races four times over six years, skipping 2028 and 2030. This means other European races can step in

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Cambodian Politician Killed in Thailand: A Shocking Event

Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot and killed in Bangkok. He was a dual citizen of Cambodia and France. A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire as Lim Kimya arrived in the city by bus from Siem Reap with his wife and uncle. Thai police are investigating the motive behind this brazen attack.

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Checking Out Palatal Rugae After Slow Maxillary Expansion

Ever wondered what happens to the little ridges on your palate after dental expansion? A recent study set out to find the answer. These ridges, called palatal rugae, are unique to each person, like a tiny fingerprint on the roof of your mouth. The study wanted to know if these patterns stay the same

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Fact-Checking in Peril: Meta's Shift Affects Trust and Jobs

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has caused a stir by dumping its fact-checking partners. This move has left journalists involved high and dry, and some might even lose their jobs. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claimed that fact-checkers are biased and have ruined trust. But who's really trus

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

Plant Walls: How They Stretch and Grow

Plant cell walls are like the bones of the plant world, giving them structure and strength. But unlike bones, plant cell walls change as the plant grows. This is because they are made of different sugars that can stretch and bend. Scientists have been studying these walls to understand how they help

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Meta’s U-Turn: Fact-Checkers Face Uncertain Future

Meta, the company behind Facebook, recently decided to end its fact-checking partnerships. This shocked the journalists involved and could leave some jobless. Fact-checking is under fire from certain politicians and groups, especially those on the right. They often accuse fact-checkers of hiding unc

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trouble in Transit: New York's MTA Boss Faces Criticism over Budget and Safety

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is under fire. The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, is facing heat from lawmakers and the public over how he's handling the MTA's massive $20 billion budget. Some people, like Rep. Mike Lawler, think the MTA isn't doing a good job and wants Lieber ou

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Seeing Clear: How X-Ray Quality Affects Root Canal Success

Have you ever wondered how vital X-rays, or radiographs, are in root canal treatments? This study took a peek at dental students' use of X-rays during root canal procedures. They looked at two types of X-rays: working length (WL) and master cone (MC) radiographs. These X-rays help dentists see the r

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