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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Chicago Braces for Immigration Raids

Next week, federal immigration officers plan to round up over 300 people with serious criminal records in the Chicago area, marking a significant move under President-elect Donald Trump's deportation agenda. The operation, starting soon after Trump takes office, will target individuals with violent

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Sleep Therapy & Cancer Fatigue: A Closer Look

Cancer survivors often deal with something called cancer-related fatigue. It's one of the most common problems they face. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) might help with this fatigue, but we're not sure exactly how it works. A group of researchers looked back at a study where peop

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Rewriting Identity in Virtual Reality: A New Way to Battle Depression

Imagine stepping into a virtual world where you can explore the depths of your mind. That's what Mary did when she started using a digital platform called Explore Your Meanings, or EYME. This tool isn't just about gaming; it's designed to help people untangle their inner conflicts using virtual real

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Brain Paths: How Childhood Trauma Links to Depression and Aggression

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a known risk factor for many mental health issues, but the exact brain mechanisms behind this are still a mystery. Researchers think this might be because CM affects both shared and unique brain pathways that lead to different problems. Some paths might make a person m

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Tumors' Shield: How Collagen Boosts Blood Vessel Growth

Researchers have discovered that collagen, a protein found in tumors, plays a major role in helping cancer cells grow new blood vessels. This finding is important because it could change how we treat certain types of cancer. In the past, scientists grouped solid tumors based on how much collagen an

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Food and Lifestyle: How They Affect Cancer Patients' Mood

Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in c

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Jan 18 2025FINANCE

How China's Company Finances Affect Audit Costs

China's economy is facing a big challenge: companies are becoming more focused on financial assets. This study looked at how the length of time companies hold onto these assets affects their audit fees. Using data from Chinese companies listed on the A-share market between 2009 and 2019, the researc

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Immigration Crackdown: Trump's New Plan

In the early hours of his presidency, Donald Trump and his team are preparing to roll out a tough new approach to immigration. The goal? To quickly deport people already living in the US without documents, especially those with criminal records. They're also looking at sending more military resource

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Sweetens the Deal for Top Execs

Goldman Sachs has increased the pay of its CEO, David Solomon, by 26% to $39 million. Alongside this, they've set up retention plans worth $80 million for both Solomon and the bank's president, John Waldron. This move aims to keep the duo at the helm, following a strong performance year. The bank ha

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Iran's President in Russia: A New Partnership Forms

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian touched down in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level gathering signifies a growing bond between the two nations, fueled by their shared challenge to Western influence. Both countries face economic sanctions from the West,

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