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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Helping Kids and Parents from Different Cultures in the Hospital

The journey of a child through a hospital can be tough. It's even harder when the family comes from a different country. A recent study looked at how parents from other cultures experience care in a big children's hospital in the Netherlands. It's important to note that the Netherlands is a multicul

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Apr 20 2025SCIENCE

How Parents' Speech Changes as Babies Grow

Parents' speech to their babies changes a lot as the little ones grow. This isn't just about what they say, but how they say it. The way parents speak to their babies, known as infant-directed speech, is full of ups and downs in pitch and volume. This helps babies pay attention, feel calm, and under

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Apr 19 2025CRIME

Campus Chaos: The Quick Response to Florida State's Shooting

The scene at Florida State University was chaotic. Students fled the campus as gunshots rang out. It was just before noon on a Thursday. The sound of sirens filled the air. Two minutes after the first 911 calls, the suspect was shot and taken into custody. Despite the swift action, two people died,

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

The Long-Term Battle: Ebola Survivors and Chronic Pain

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which lasted from 2013 to 2016, was massive. It left behind many survivors who faced lingering health issues. Many of these survivors reported experiencing joint and muscle pain shortly after recovering from the virus. This pain did not go away quickly. A study w

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

How Seasons and Weather Shape Our Moods and Actions

Researchers have discovered that weather and seasons greatly influence our moods and behaviors. This is a complex topic. Many people feel different at various times of the year. Some people have consistent moods all year long. Others have moods that fluctuate with the seasons. To explore this furth

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Transgender People and the Drug Crisis: A Hidden Struggle

In the UK and the US, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face a growing wave of hostility. This isn't just about rude comments or mean tweets. It's about real, dangerous threats. These threats come from politicians, media, and even laws designed to push TGD people out of public life an

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Hidden Biases in POI Recommendations

When recommending places to visit, systems often suggest popular spots or large venues like shopping malls. This can lead to unfair recommendations, as smaller, less-known places get overlooked. There are two main issues at play here. First, there is a tendency to suggest big, collective points of i

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Apr 18 2025OPINION

The Hidden Struggle: LGBT Life in Rwanda

Rwanda is known for its progress in many areas, but there's a side that often goes unnoticed. The lives of LGBT individuals in Rwanda are deeply affected by stigma. This isn't just about one type of prejudice. It's a mix of different factors that make life challenging for them. To understand this be

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Unusual Hijacking in Belize Leaves Three Injured

In a bizarre turn of events, a U. S. citizen seized control of a small plane in Belize. This incident occurred on a Thursday, leaving three people hurt. The hijacker was later shot and killed by another passenger. The plane, operated by Tropic Air Belize, had 14 people on board, including the hijack

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Plane Hijack Ends in Tragedy

A small plane in Belize was the scene of a dramatic incident. A man from the US took control of the aircraft, putting 14 passengers in danger. The hijacker, named Akinyela Sawa Taylor, used a knife to take over the flight. Two passengers were hurt, with one suffering a serious stab wound to the back

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