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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Protein Partnerships: How CPEB3 and Tau Team Up

At first glance, tau and CPEB3 might seem like an unlikely duo. Tau is a protein that can go rogue and form harmful clumps in Alzheimer's disease. On the other hand, CPEB3 is essential for long-term memory and forms functional clumps to do its job. So, what happens when these two memory-related prot

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Price of Old-School Putin

Putin's 23-year reign in Russia has spotlighted a unique blend of gender politics. Since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022, the world has witnessed how Putin's mix of traditional values and tough leadership style has reshaped the country's power dynamics. Let's dive into how this plays a role i

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Feb 05 2025SPORTS

Luka Dončić: Ready to set the Lakers' future on fire

Luka Dončić has an exciting path ahead of him with the Lakers. The superstar has already revealed his enthusiasm for joining the team, making it clear that he is thrilled to become a part of the Lakers' future. The Lakers pulled off a major move by acquiring Dončić. Despite the possibility

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Feb 05 2025SPORTS

The Yankees' New Left-Handed Reliever Returns

The Yankees have made a move to bolster their bullpen. Tim Hill returns to the team and it's not a moment too soon. The lefty specialist, who made a big impact last season, is back in the Bronx. The Yankees and Hill agreed to a one-year deal worth $2. 85 million. That includes a $2. 5 million salary

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

City Experts: The Urban Wage Gap

In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Breathing Through Your Brain:Ancient Techniques & Modern Findings

Humans have long practiced breath control, like alternate nostril breathing. This is an ancient technique from yogic traditions. It has been thought to control brain activity and bodily functions. The brain's left and right sides can have different roles, so scientists wanted to see if breathing thr

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tool, Big Discovery in the World of Batteries

Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Kupp's Contract Conundrum

Let's dive into the tricky situation surrounding football star Cooper Kupp. The Rams are trying to figure out how to trade him, and it's not as easy as it seems. Why? It's all about the money. Kupp is set to earn $20 million in 2025, with $12. 5 million as a salary and $7. 5 million as a r

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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