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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Former Trump Attorney Giuliani Wants to Skip D. C. Court Hearing Due to Health Issues

Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for Donald Trump, recently asked a judge to allow him to appear virtually for a contempt of court hearing in D. C. He cited poor health as the reason. This comes just days after he was spotted at an event at President-elect Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Giuliani's law

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Why Familiar Faces Stick in Our Mind

Have you ever felt like you recognize someone you've never met before? Scientists have found out something amazing about our brains. They can make us think we know someone we've only seen once or not at all. In experiments, people were shown faces just once or several times. Guess what? They could s

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Jan 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Dale Jr's Wife Reveals His Surprising Personal Habits

When it comes to NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. , fans used to only get a glimpse into his life through the occasional interview. But now, thanks to social media and podcasts, we get a peek at their daily routines, including the good, the bad, and the embarrassing. In a recent episode of Dale Jr D

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Do People Join Conspiracy Groups? Social Factors Matter More Than You Think

Ever wondered why some people decide to join communities that believe in conspiracy theories? You might think it's all about individual beliefs, but new research says otherwise. Scientists looked at 56 conspiracy communities on Reddit and found that social factors play a big role. They compared two

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

AI in Medicine: A Doctor's New Partner

Imagine having a super-smart assistant that can help diagnose diseases and manage patient records. That's what a team of researchers created with MedFound, a language model designed just for the healthcare field. With a staggering 176 billion parameters, MedFound was trained on real medical texts an

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Immigration Debate: A New Path for Democrats?

With Donald Trump set to become president again, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups are considering new ideas to address immigration. Some want to reduce overall immigration numbers while creating better legal paths for immigrants based on the economy's needs and humanitarian relief. Represe

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Wildfires Threaten NFL Playoff Game: Vikings vs. Rams Hangs in the Balance

As wildfires rage through Southern California, the NFL is bracing for the possibility of relocating Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams. The league's top priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community, expressing gratitude to the first responders and sending well wishes to those

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Spanish PM Warns Against Far-Right Influence as Democracy's Anniversary Nears

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently spoke out against tech billionaire Elon Musk and his allies, cautioning about their divisive tactics and support for far-right ideologies. Speaking at an event marking Spain's return to democracy after General Franco's rule, Sánchez warned that hard-won

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

How GYY4137 Fights Diabetic Heart Disease

Diabetic heart disease, a common issue for people with type 2 diabetes, is still hard to prevent and treat. Scientists are exploring ways to protect the heart from this condition. One promising solution is GYY4137, a special molecule that slowly releases a gas called hydrogen sulfide. This gas can h

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Zuckerberg's Washington Game is a Loss for Us

When you think about who's winning in the tech-politics game, you might first think of Elon Musk and his cozy relationship with Donald Trump. But hold up, let's talk about Mark Zuckerberg. This guy, the mastermind behind Facebook (now called Meta), has been playing the Washington game like a pro. B

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