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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Pigs to the Rescue: A New Hope for Kidney Patients

In a major medical breakthrough, a 66-year-old man in Boston recently received a kidney transplant. This isn't just any kidney. It came from a pig! This was the fourth time a pig kidney was transplanted into a human in the U. S. And it's part of a new clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Adm

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Time to Upgrade Our Skies: Lessons from a Deadly Crash

Ever noticed how old some of our infrastructure is? Well, President Trump turned the spotlight on our aging air traffic control system. You don't need to be an expert to know 67 people died in a midair crash. This catastrophe took place somewhere near Reagan National Airport. It involved

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Unleashing Root Power: Boosting Chicken Feed with a Tiny Helper

First, imagine a tiny microorganism, Lactobacterium plantarum, which is a type of bacteria. It has a big job in the world of chicken feed. This is not an ordinary bacteria. It has a unique skill, fermentation. Fermentation is a process where bacteria changes certain substances into useful ones. No

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

A Disruptive Vision for Gazan Future

President Trump, in a surprising executive decision, proposed a new vision for Gaza, turning this volatile region into a luxurious Riviera-style haven. By doing so, the president didn't just shuffle around another policy, but he shook things up, forcing the world to rethink its approach to the Isra

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Sims 4: A Masterstroke or a Lacklustre Performance?

Players of the popular game The Sims 4 have recently got an official peek into The Businesses and Hobbies expansion. Despite being introduced 25 years after The Sims was first released. Questions have been raised as to why is the expansion being launched now. The latest expansion introduces a fea

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Super Bowl Week: Award Worthy and Fun Facts

The Super Bowl is quickly approaching, and New Orleans is buzzing with excitement. The city is partying like it's always five o'clock somewhere. The Super Bowl brings more than just a big game; it also brings major NFL awards. The NFL's big night is coming, NFL Honors. This event, airing

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

How a Gut Bug Causes Big Trouble

Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach. It's known for causing ulcers and can even trigger cancer. One way it does this is by causing something called "gastric intestinal metaplasia" (GIM). GIM is a big deal because it's a step towards stomach cancer. Scientists fou

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Can Moving Knees Find Pre-Injury Alignment?

What if your knee could go back to its original state after injury? This was the question researchers asked about a specific knee surgery. Let's break it down. The surgery in question is called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Imagine, in the UKA, a surgeon replaces only the da

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Plane Seizure in the Caribbean: US Takes Another Step

In an unexpected move, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, seized a private jet owned by the Venezuelan government on Thursday. This isn’t a one-off event, though. It’s the second aircraft of its kind to be seized under his watch. The first one was taken back in September, also from the Dominican Re

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

A New Future for Gaza?

Upheaval is brewing in the Middle East. The U. S. has proposed a controversial idea to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Israel, keen to implement this plan, has begun preparations. Palestinians seem concerned, with peace being the biggest worry. The main idea is to fix Gaza by moving its residents

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