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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

West Ham's Manager Future: Lopetegui Hangs On, Potter Waiting

West Ham United's boss, Julen Lopetegui, is still in charge despite two big losses in the Premier League. He's been at the club's training ground as usual, even though talks are happening with Graham Potter about taking over. Lopetegui's job is on the line because West Ham hasn't won two games in a

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Tracking Kidney Health: A New Way with Sweat and Saliva

Scientists are working on a different way to keep an eye on how well your kidneys are working. Instead of drawing blood, which can be unpleasant, they're looking at sweat and saliva. These are easier to collect and could be used to monitor kidney function continuously. A special test called LC-MS/MS

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Tracking COPD with a Phone App: A Trial's Findings

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

Meet Acidobacteria: The Heroes in Low C/N Wastewater Treatment

You know how sometimes wastewater has too much nitrogen but not enough oxygen-demanding stuff? That's a problem! One way we deal with this is using biological contact oxidation reactors (BCOR). These reactors use certain microorganisms to help remove the nitrogen. In this story, scientists found tha

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

The Century Mark: A Journey in Biology

Did you know that a company focusing on biology has just turned 100? That's right, this organization has been around for a full century! Let's dive into their journey and see what makes them special. This company started out with a simple goal: to understand and share knowledge about living things.

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Jan 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Travel Smart: Organize Your Flights with These Handy Products

Ever felt like a hot mess during long flights, constantly hunting for your stuff in grimy pockets? Meet Airplane Pockets, a small business making travel organization a breeze. Their portable, sanitary products are perfect for keeping all your essentials within reach. Take Emma Lord, for instance. S

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Living with Immune Disorders: Patients Share Their Journeys of Adaptation

Inborn errors of immunity, rare conditions that affect how the body's immune system works, can lead to unusual infections, autoimmunity, inflammation, and even cancer. Adapting to these conditions involves integrating the challenges they bring into daily life. Poor adaptation can lead to mental heal

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

The Search for a Better Treatment: TAK-071 and Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) isn't just about shaking. It comes with a high risk of falling and cognitive problems, too. These issues can be tough to tackle effectively. That's why researchers are excited about TAK-071, a new approach to help with the thinking difficulties that come with PD. A recent tr

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