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Mar 15 2025CRIME

Guns and Self-Defense: How Often Do People Use Them?

The idea that people use guns to defend themselves is often used to support laws that make it easier to carry firearms. However, there's no clear agreement on just how often this happens. To understand this better, let's look at the numbers. The frequency of defensive gun use (DGU) is a hot

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Life After Keratoconus: How Corneal Crosslinking Changes The Game

Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, becomes thin and bulges out. This can mess with your vision and make everyday tasks a real struggle. But there is a treatment called corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) that can slow down or even stop the progression of ke

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Lessons Learned: How COVID-19 Changed Crisis Communication

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world at a time when technology was at its peak. This made it the first major health crisis to be heavily influenced by data. Many countries were caught off guard, highlighting gaps in their preparedness. This isn't surprising, given that crises often reveal weaknesses

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Mar 14 2025CRIME

A Tragic Case of Neglected Cries

In a small town in New York, a series of calls to law enforcement went unnoticed. Patty’s Lodge, a hotel in Canandaigua, New York, was the scene of a horrifying crime. A 24-year-old transgender Black man, Sam Nordquist, was tortured and killed in Room 22. The police were called to the hotel eight

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

How Unrivaled is Changing the Game for Women's Basketball

In the world of women's basketball, a new league called Unrivaled has emerged, shaking things up. It all started with a casual meeting between Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, and Alex Bazzell, husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Bazzell pitched an idea to Stewar

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

The Browns' Big Plan: Trading Up for a New Quarterback

The Cleveland Browns are making waves this offseason, and it's all about finding the right quarterback. Myles Garrett, the team's star defensive end, requested a trade but surprisingly signed a big extension instead. This move has left many wondering about the team's next steps, especially with rumo

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Mar 14 2025BUSINESS

Wine Wars: What a 200% Tariff Means for Your Favorite Bottle

The United States might soon see a dramatic shift in its wine market. A potential 200% tariff on European wines, Champagne, and spirits has wine sellers and importers worried. This tariff could make European wines too expensive for many Americans. The threat comes as a response to a planned 50% tari

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Mar 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android 16 Beta 3: What's New with Quick Settings?

Google is constantly tweaking Android's interface, and the latest changes in Android 16 Beta 3 are a testament to that. The Quick Settings panel has seen some notable improvements. The media player, which was previously missing, is now front and center at the top of the panel. This change makes it e

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Do Kids Get Their Faces from Their Parents?

Have you ever wondered why some kids look like their parents? It's not just about the eyes or the nose. It's about the whole face. Scientists did a study to figure out how facial features are passed down from parents to kids. They looked at something called Class III facial features. These are

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

The Waiting Game: Rodgers' Free Agency Drama

The NFL free agency period is in full swing, but one big name is still up in the air. Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old quarterback, has yet to make a decision about his future. This uncertainty has left many fans and analysts on edge, especially those rooting for the Giants and Steelers, who are both

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