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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Feds Get 30 Days to Ditch Remote Work

The Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies a deadline of 30 days to follow President Trump's order to end telework and remote work. This order, issued on Trump's first day in office, caused confusion due to its brevity. Telework and remote work are different, with teleworkers comm

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Gender Order: A Hidden Battle Over Fetal Rights

Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Everton Eyes Versatile Walker-Peters for Backline Boost

Everton might be eyeing a move for Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters to bolster their full-back options, according to recent reports. David Moyes, now at the helm of Everton, is looking to strengthen his squad. The team's current right-back, Ashley Young, is 39 and could benefit from some backup. Vit

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago's Iconic Hard Rock Cafe Bids Farewell After Decades in River North

After nearly 40 years, the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago's River North neighborhood will shut its doors on March 29. This decision will leave a gap in the city's dining scene, which the cafe has been part of since 1986. A towering neon guitar sign and walls adorned with rock memorabilia have been hallma

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

The Silent Struggle: How HIV Affects Hip Health

Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Relative Age Effects in Handball: A 17-Year Insight

Handball researchers have long studied how birthdate affects talent selection. Over the past 30 years, the focus has vastly increased, but stability and variability of these 'relative age effects' (RAEs) are still murky. A recent German study aimed to clear this up. First, the study looked at how s

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Spurs On the Hunt for New Striker After Setbacks

Tottenham Hotspur are still in the market for a new forward, even after missing out on Ange Postecoglou's top pick, Randal Kolo Muani. The French player, known for his versatility on the field, decided to join Serie A's Juventus on a loan deal. Spurs need to act quickly, as they're currently in a tr

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

When Bacteria Began: Decoding the Past with Ancient Alliances

Understanding when bacteria first emerged on Earth is a big puzzle, mainly because bacteria fossils are rare. Scientists have found a new way to solve this puzzle by looking at ancient partnerships between bacteria and other life forms. They used genes found in mitochondria–the tiny powerhouses insi

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Liraglutide and Semaglutide: How Safe Are They for Kidney Transplant Patients?

When you're a kidney transplant recipient, choosing the right medication is crucial. Two drugs, Liraglutide and Semaglutide, are often recommended for managing certain conditions. But how safe are they for people with transplanted kidneys? Let's dive in and find out. First, let's talk about what th

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

How Bayesian Inference is Helping Us Understand Evolution Better

Scientists often use genetic data to figure out how closely related different organisms are. One common way they do this is by using something called a Markov substitution model. This model helps them understand how changes, or substitutions, happen in molecular sequences over time. The general time

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