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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Capitol Sees Massive Protests Against Trump and ICE

On a Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado State Capitol became a hub of activity as thousands of protesters gathered to voice their strong opposition to President Donald Trump and the actions of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The day's events were sparked by a nationwide protest initi

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Mistaken Buying Out of Departure Deals Stats?

Hundreds of many thousands accepted this unusual buyout program in the Department of Education. So if you are researching or interested in Fed Gov. Most people will be surprised, employees accepted the offer but don't know when their benefits will kick in. Even more, are unclear on this plan and d

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

Tariff Tussles Test Equity Markets

Have you heard about the wild ride in the equity market lately? The S&P 500, which is a popular way to track the performance of U. S. stocks, held steady. This is surprising because there's been this drama around tariffs. Tariffs are like additional taxes on goods coming into the country. It's l

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What If We Could Read Lung Scans Like a Book?

First off, imagine trying to read a doctor's scan of a lung without any clues. Pretty tough, right? That's where new technology comes in. Usually, computers miss bits of lung infections because they vary so much in shape and size. To make a difference, scientists have tried pairing up text reports

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Small Hands & Big Screens: What Can Toddlers Learn?

Screen are more popular than ever among toddlers. Across Latin America, tiny screens are replacing toys, and experts are starting to take notice. In a research that spanned 19 different countries, the digital diaper data delved into language skills of kids under 5 from various social and economic

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Unequal Impact on Indigenous Communities

Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Battle to Boost Elderly Oral Health: Why Research and Reality Don't Always Mix

When scientists dive into improving elderly oral health, they often face a hurdle. They struggle to make a genuine difference. Even when they work alongside other important players, things still often fail to add up. Sometimes, these collaborations aren't fruitful and do not make an impact. This

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Dreams and Dystopias: Where People Imagining Different Futures

Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want.

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

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