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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Discovering New Targets: How Mice Fight Intestinal Fungus

Ever wonder how the body fights off the fungus Candida albicans in the gut? This fungus can cause problems if it turns invasive, but our bodies have a way to keep it in check. Researchers used a special technique called immunoproteomics to find out what exactly our immune system targets in the fungu

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Blackmail Blunder: Why He’s Not Fit for Defense

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump for Secretary of Defense, found himself in hot water after admitting he paid off a woman accusing him of sexual assault to protect his job and family. This revelation puts him in a tough spot. National security rules ban people who are vulnerable to blackma

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Sleep Better, Live Better: How AutoSleep Makes a Difference

Ever wondered how good sleep can change your life? Well, that's where AutoSleep comes in. This awesome app knows that it's not just about the eight hours of sleep you get. It’s also about the quality and patterns of your sleep. With some seriously smart analytics, AutoSleep digs deep into your sleep

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

A Century Later: No Criminal Charges for Tulsa's Race Massacre

In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Racial Shifts: Skin Color and Identity

In the past few years, Brazil's non-White population (including those who identify as Brown and Black) has grown to be the majority for the first time since the 1800s. This shift is mainly due to changes in how people identify their race. But how does skin color, which is a major factor in determini

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

The Rise of Non-Teaching Staff: How It's Shaping Universities

Universities are facing a crisis. Money is pouring into bureaucracy, not education. This isn't just about liberal faculties; it's about administrators who are more radical and less connected to teaching. The number of non-teaching staff has exploded, and with it, tuition fees. Students aren't gettin

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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

UK Finance Chief: Budget Rules Are Set in Stone

Rachel Reeves, the UK's top finance minister, has made it clear that the budget rules outlined last October are not going to change. During her visit to Beijing, she assured journalists that the government will do whatever is needed to stick to these fiscal rules. When questioned about a possible up

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hoda Kotb's Heartfelt Goodbye: A Tribute to a Loved TV Personality

Friday marked Hoda Kotb's final day as an anchor on "Today, " after dedicating 17 years to the show. Her decision to leave was driven by a desire to spend more quality time with her daughters. The show was filled with emotional tributes from her colleagues and special guests. Hoda's co-anchor and fr

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

Why Funders Are Key in Making Research More Meaningful

Research that brings together different communities to solve real-world problems is becoming more popular globally. This type of research, known as "engaged research, " involves partners with different perspectives and knowledge to address issues that matter most. The goal is to create fairer and mo

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon of the Harlequin Ladybird

Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo

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