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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Ex-Proud Boys Leader's Lawsuit Threats: A Former Prosecutor's Perspective

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been making headlines with his legal threats. But what's the real deal? An ex-prosecutor from the Department of Justice shared some insights. Appearing on MSNBC, the former prosecutor, Ankush Khardori, was asked about Tarrio's lawsuit plans. He didn't minc

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Hospitals' Technology: A New Way to Talk and Learn

Imagine you're in a hospital, and there's a special screen in your room. It's called a Patient Infotainment Terminal, or PIT for short. It does three main things: gives you general info, teaches you about your health, and keeps you entertained. This tech is super important for hospitals that want to

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Changes in Surgery Rates and Outcomes for Cirrhosis Patients

Researchers have been digging into how often patients with liver cirrhosis end up having surgeries and how these operations affect their chances of survival. They dug through data from VA hospitals over a span of nearly two decades. Turns out, the number of surgeries for these folks has been on the

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Woes: Bank of America Cools on D. R. Horton

Bank of America has given D. R. Horton a reality check, downgrading its stock from "buy" to "neutral. " Analyst Rafe Jadrosich now expects the homebuilder to face tough times ahead, with a target price of $150 per share, just a 5% increase from its current value. High interest rates and rising input

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Two vs. Four K-Wires: What's Better for ACL Surgery?

Ever wondered how many K-wires make a difference in ACL surgery? Well, let's dive in! Patients with a re-torn ACL and a steep tibial slope (over 12°) often need a procedure called anterior tibial closing wedge osteotomy (ATCWO). While this helps lower failure rates in revision surgeries, it might sl

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Why Do People Love Football So Much? A Scientific Look

Football, known as soccer in some places, is incredibly popular worldwide. Fans invest a lot of time and money following their teams, hinting at evolutionary influences. Scientists can help understand why humans act this way, but there’s limited research on football fandom from an evolutionary persp

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Early Eye Disease Detection: How Tear Sensors Are Shaking Up Research

Have you ever thought about tears as a window into your health? It turns out they can be! Electrochemical biosensors, which are like tiny, smart detectors, can quickly and affordably check for early signs of eye diseases by analyzing tears. But up until now, no one had really looked into how these s

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Solar Power: A Polymer's Role in Efficient Solar Cells

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making big strides, but they still face a major hurdle: energy loss. This loss limits how much better their performance can get. To tackle this issue, scientists have turned to a smart strategy called "ternary, " which helps fine-tune energy loss and boost effici

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Tech Prices Plummet Faster Than We Think

Have you ever wondered why the costs of clean technology seem to drop like a rock? It's not just because we get better at using them over time. There's also something called economies of scale. This means that when projects get big, they can benefit from lower costs as they produce more. A recent st

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Using Machine Learning to Match Phages and Bacteria

You know those tiny viruses that attack bacteria? They're called phages, and scientists are looking at them as a possible way to fight antibiotic-resistant infections. The problem is, phages can target different types of bacteria, making it tricky to find the right one. Existing computer tools don't

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