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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Pledge Science Cooperation with Caveats

In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

China's Sports Boom: More Than Just Games

Sports are a big deal worldwide, and China is no exception. Its sports industry is growing fast, with predictions it'll reach an astonishing $776 billion by 2025. What's driving this growth? Well, the Chinese government is investing heavily in sports infrastructure. They're building stadiums and tra

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Megan Fox's Ex Advice to Machine Gun Kelly: Grow Up!

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, have reportedly split up. The news comes after Fox allegedly found something disturbing on Baker's phone during Thanksgiving weekend in Colorado. This is not the first time the couple has faced challenges. Last year, they called off t

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Screening Social Anxiety with AI Pictures

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects many people. It makes them very scared of social situations. Doctors need to detect SAD early to help people sooner. But this is hard because those with SAD avoid social settings. Also, questionnaires used now have problems like personal opinions influencing res

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Dec 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Prince Andrew's Adviser Banned: Alleged Chinese Spy Scandal

It seems like Prince Andrew just can’t steer clear of controversy. His former business adviser, reportedly a "close confidant, " has been accused of being a spy. This unnamed 50-year-old man has been banned from entering the UK due to these allegations. British officials believe he was linked to the

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

The Evolving Impact of Machine Learning in Clinical Risk Prediction

Machine learning (ML) has become a go-to tool in hospitals for predicting clinical risks. But here's a big challenge: these models don't always work as well over time. Why is that? The systems and data these models rely on are constantly changing, which can make the predictions less accurate. This c

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Meet Bobby Hosch: The New Face of St. Cloud Crush Baseball

The St. Cloud Crush have selected Bobby Hosch as their new head baseball coach for the 2025 season. Hosch is no stranger to the world of sports; he's currently a Physical Education teacher at Tech and also coached the Crush JV baseball team last year. Besides baseball, Hosch lends his coaching exper

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

A Coach's Voice: Doc Rivers' Health Scare Returns

Coaching is a tough job, especially in the NBA. Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, knows this all too well. Recently, he's been dealing with a health issue that's been bothering him for a while. Back in 2008, when he was coaching the Boston Celtics, he had a polyp removed from his vo

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Dec 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Treasure in Old Dialysis Machines

Hemodialysis machines are big players in the healthcare world, but they’re also big contributors to its carbon footprint. Surprisingly, about 100, 000 of these machines reach the end of their life cycle each year. That's like retiring a small city's worth of machines! Imagine if we could breathe new

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