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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

The Surprising Way Trump’s Team Got Town Hall Questions Early

Imagine this: President-elect Donald Trump’s team got a sneak peek at the questions Fox News hosts were planning to ask at a town hall in Iowa. This isn't just a minor sneak peek, it's like getting the answers to a test before the exam starts. How did this happen? Someone inside Fox News sent the qu

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Meeting Medical Questions with AI: Introducing Med-PaLM 2

Medical question answering has seen a boost with large language models (LLMs). One such model, Med-PaLM, first surpassed the 'passing' score on US Medical Licensing Exam-style questions. But, long-form answering and real-world scenarios still pose challenges. Enter Med-PaLM 2, an improved version th

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Shockwaves in China: Deadly Earthquake Strikes Near Mount Everest

Early Tuesday morning, a massive earthquake hit the Tibet region in western China, causing significant damage and loss of life. With a magnitude of 7. 1, according to the US Geological Survey, this powerful quake was felt by communities near the border with Nepal. The official death toll currently s

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Testing Teens' Water Skills: A Study

Ever wondered how good kids are at handling themselves in water? Researchers decided to find out by testing a bunch of healthy teens. They used a special test called the aquaticity assessment to measure how well these kids could perform and behave in water. The score they got could tell if they were

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

UPS Adds Healthcare Power: Buys Frigo-Trans and BPL

In a strategic move, UPS has bought two European healthcare logistics companies, Frigo-Trans and BPL. This deal isn't just about expanding their reach; it's about meeting the increasing demand for special logistics services. We're talking about temps as low as -196°C and as high as 25°C, along with

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

JBL's New Headphones Bring Something Unique to the Table

At CES 2025, JBL unveiled a bunch of new audio gadgets, but one pair of headphones really stood out: the Tour One M3. Unlike other high-end headphones from brands like Sony, Bose, and Apple, the Tour One M3 comes with a handy accessory called the JBL Smart Tx audio transmitter. This little gadget le

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Beliefs and Behaviors: How Religion Affects Earthquake Victims

Earthquakes leave a deep mark, touching all aspects of life. When disaster strikes, victims often search for something to hold onto. For many, that comfort comes from their faith. A recent study in Turkey looked into this connection by exploring how religious health fatalism—a belief that illness an

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The EJCN Methods Corner: Five Years of Progress

Have you ever heard of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) Methods Corner? It's like a special section in a journal that's all about how science is done. This year, it's celebrating its fifth anniversary, which is a big deal! You might be wondering, why is this a big deal? Well, the M

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Keeping Horses Healthy: Using Sensors to Track Workouts

Did you know that horses used for sports can get hurt if they train too much or too hard? To prevent this, researchers are using special sensors to keep track of how horses move and how much weight they carry. These sensors are attached to the horse's legs and back, and they collect data about the h

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Jan 08 2025SCIENCE

China's Earthquake History: A Closer Look

You might think earthquakes in China are rare, but they happen more often than you think, especially in the west. Recently, a strong 7. 1 magnitude earthquake hit near the border with Nepal, killing at least 126 people. This isn't the first time China has faced deadly quakes. The Tibetan Plateau and

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