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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Klebsiella pneumoniae Outsmarts Antibiotics

Klebsiella pneumoniae, a sneaky germ found worldwide, is getting tougher to treat. Scientists tested how well antibiotics work on some clinical samples and a reference strain, ATCC13883. They looked at what genes were active and found some interesting things. A particular sample, DY16KPN, seems to f

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Light Up December with Music, Books, and More!

December is heating up with celebrities making a splash in music, books, and movies. In Miami, Rolling Loud kicked off with big names like Rick Ross and Sexyy Red. Over in Atlanta, Keke Palmer was seen promoting her new book, "Master Of Me, " during her tour. Meanwhile, California hosted the 11th an

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Is Listerine the Secret to Treating Fungus on Nails?

Ever heard of using mouthwash to treat nail fungus? Believe it or not, Listerine might just be the low-cost trick you need. Roughly one in ten people will deal with nail fungus in their lifetime, and it's not easy to get rid of. Nails, especially toenails, grow slowly, making treatment a long and ex

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Second Term: COVID Critics Take Center Stage

Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold front is on its way, bringing some thunderstorms tonight. Don't worry, they'll move east soon, leaving us with a dry night. Tomorrow will be a bit cooler, but still pretty mild with highs in the 60s. Another cold front rolls in Tuesday night, making Wednesday feel more

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Dec 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Which Car Mimics Porsche's Luxury for Less?

The question of "Which car is the poor man's Porsche? " might bring up as many opinions as asking who the greatest baseball player of all time is. Online, some automotive fans think it's Porsche's own 914. In fact, a website focused on the 914 has a whole discussion about whether it or even the Karm

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Trump's Blunt Words on Israeli Hostages Un nerves Iran and Hamas

In the coming weeks, Iran and Hamas should pay close attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Just recently, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform that there would be “serious consequences” if Hamas doesn’t free the hostages by his inauguration on January 20th, which could be interpreted as

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

The Top 10 True Crime Podcasts You Can't Miss in 2024

In the crowded world of true crime podcasts, only a few truly stand out. Let's take a look at the best of the year. Season three of "In the Dark" by The New Yorker takes a deep dive into the 2005 Haditha massacre in Iraq. The host, Madeleine Baran, uses secret recordings and classified documents to

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Free Russian Cancer Vaccine on the Horizon

Russia plans to give away a custom cancer vaccine starting in early 2025. Andrey Kaprin, the head of Russia’s Radiology Medical Research Center, said their vaccine targets cancer by stopping tumors from growing and spreading. Unlike vaccines that prevent cancer, this one is designed for patients alr

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

The Challenges of Treating STIs: A Look at Antimicrobial Resistance

In medicine today, a new era of uncertainty is dawning, largely due to the growing ineffectiveness of essential antibiotics. This issue is particularly prominent in the realm of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), where the rise of antimicrobial resistance is bringing urgent questions to the for

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