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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Gender and Politics: Views on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Psoriatic Arthritis: Latest Treatments and Challenges

Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a complex inflammatory disease that can affect joints and skin, and it often comes with other health issues. Managing PsA is crucial to control the disease, prevent damage, and improve quality of life. Over time, many drugs have been developed to help. While some, lik

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of lncRNAs in Lung Cancer

Lung cancer keeps taking lives, with nearly 1. 8 million deaths globally in 2022. This highlights the urgent need for better ways to detect and treat it. Long noncoding RNAs, known as lncRNAs, are vital for cellular functions. They influence how genes work and send signals in the body. Recently, sci

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

New Orleans Shares Victims’ Names After Tragic Attack

Elliot Wilkinson, a 40-year-old man, was one of the 14 people killed in a violent incident in New Orleans this week. Federal authorities are treating this as a possible terrorist attack. Elliot had been recently released from prison and was homeless but had been making efforts to find a place to liv

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

New Orleans Attack: A Lone Wolf's Deadly Act

In the past, FBI Director Christopher Wray had warned about the rise of international terrorism, especially after conflicts like the one between Hamas and Israel. Months later, when the Islamic State group's affiliate killed over 140 people at a Russian concert, Wray raised alarms about possible sim

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Meet JJ Jakovac: The Unsung Hero Behind Collin Morikawa’s Golf Success

Collin Morikawa is a name synonymous with tremendous golf achievements, including the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship. But behind every great golfer is a steadfast caddie - in Morikawa's case, it's Jonathan "JJ" Jakovac. Born and raised in Napa, California, Jakovac was no strang

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter's Legacy, New Laws, and Chicago's Mixed Bag

Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Court Gives Green Light to NYC's Manhattan Toll Plan

"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chi

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Judge Steps into VR for Courtroom Crime Scene Tour

Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agree

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Levels in Years

In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo

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