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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Costs of Too Many Scans

The use of diagnostic imaging has skyrocketed. It is often ordered to avoid missing a diagnosis. This is especially true for those with suspected bone or muscle tumors. The problem is that this can lead to a lot of unnecessary scans. These scans may not even provide useful information. They can

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Apr 04 2025OPINION

The Role of Mental Health in Criminal Responsibility

The legal system assumes that people are accountable for their actions. But what happens when someone has a mental health issue? This is where things get tricky. The insanity defense comes into play, but it's not always clear when or how a mental disorder affects a person's responsibility for their

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Weight Loss: Why Skipping Meals Might Beat Counting Calories

Intermittent fasting is a weight loss strategy that has been gaining attention. It involves cycling between eating and fasting periods. This method might be more effective than simply cutting calories. But why is that? First, let's talk about calories. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories

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Apr 03 2025BUSINESS

Tech Titans and Retail Giants Reel from Tariff Shock

Trump's latest tariffs sent shockwaves through the stock market, with some of the biggest names taking a serious hit. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw significant drops, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq taking the biggest tumble. This was the worst day for these indexes since the pandemic crash.

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Apr 03 2025BUSINESS

The Auto Giant's Pause: Tariffs Hit Production

The auto industry is feeling the heat from new tariffs. A major car company is halting work at two of its factories. One is in Canada and the other is in Mexico. This move comes as a direct response to the new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. These tariffs, which started on a Thursday, affect all c

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Apr 03 2025CRIME

Explosive Identification: The Raman Revolution

Explosive identification is a crucial part of crime scene investigation. It often requires specialized teams to ensure safety. Handheld Raman spectrometers are popular tools for this job. They are portable, don't damage samples, and can detect various compounds with little preparation. However, they

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Apr 02 2025SPORTS

Westbrook's Big Mistake: Time for a Change?

The Denver Nuggets had a tough night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game went into double overtime, and in the end, it was a costly mistake by Russell Westbrook that sealed their fate. With just 14. 2 seconds left, the Nuggets were up by one point. Westbrook had a chance to secure the win,

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Apr 02 2025RELIGION

A Devastating Loss in Myanmar's Earthquake

The earthquake in Myanmar was a disaster for many people. It was a tragedy that hit hard during the holy month of Ramadan. Many Muslims were praying in their mosques when the earthquake struck. Three mosques collapsed, killing hundreds. The biggest mosque, Myoma, was one of them. The loss was immens

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Texas's Measles Fight: A Blow to Public Health

The battle against measles in Texas just got tougher. Dallas County, one of the state's most crowded areas, has had to cancel over 50 free vaccine clinics. This is due to a significant cut in federal funding. These clinics were set up to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella shots to families. Many

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Four Soldiers Lost in Lithuania Training Mishap

In a tragic turn of events, the search for four missing U. S. soldiers in Lithuania has concluded with the discovery of the last soldier's body. This brings an end to an extensive weeklong operation that involved numerous military and rescue teams. The soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Brigade C

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