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Dec 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Maahra Hill's Unconventional Path to TV Success

Actress Maahra Hill's journey to stardom on NBC's hit show "The Irrational" is anything but straightforward. She initially pursued other careers, working as an optician and in consulting, before realizing her true passion for acting. It was her daughter's birth that sparked this realization. Hill mo

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Get a Break: Court Halts Reporting Rule

In a recent turn of events, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stepped in to help small businesses. The court has decided to temporarily block a rule that would have required small businesses to report information about their owners. This rule, part of the Corporate Transparency Ac

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Santa Cruz Harbor's Stormy Struggle

Santa Cruz Harbor, shaped like an hourglass, was built to protect boats. But recent storms have shown its weakness. The harbor suffered significant damage, with several docks broken and around 15 boats sinking. Repairs are estimated to cost at least $20 million, possibly more. Boat owners are being

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Exploring How Chemo Changes Immune Cells in Lung Cancer

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for lung adenocarcinoma, but it has its limitations. So, scientists are looking into how it affects our body's defense system. They studied cells from nine patients who either had surgery or chemotherapy before surgery. They found that chemotherapy changes how immu

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Health Insurance and the Economic Rollercoaster

Ever wondered how your health insurance fund's budget behaves with the economy? Let's zoom in on the Czech Republic, where the health care system is largely funded through Statutory Health Insurance. This scheme relies heavily on contributions from both employees and employers, which are based on wa

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

The Importance of Sex and Gender in Orthopedic Research: Challenges and Solutions

Research in orthopedics often overlooks the impact of sex and gender, which can lead to biased results. Experts gathered to discuss why this happens. Some roadblocks include lack of awareness about the need to consider sex and gender, confusion over the right terminology and stats methods, and insuf

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Whispers of Mistakes: Chinese Healthcare Workers Spill the Beans

Medical errors, or MEs, are a big deal around the world. They happen when healthcare goes wrong and can be really dangerous for patients. In China, a recent survey checked out what causes these errors among doctors and nurses. First, let's get into the nitty-gritty. This survey was a special kind c

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

Brain Organoids: Challenges for UK Regulations

Imagine tiny, self-organizing brain models grown from stem cells. These are brain organoids, one of the 21st century's biggest scientific advancements. They mimic the structure and function of human brains. But as they get more complex, they raise new legal questions. What if they become conscious o

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Sports and Money: The Highs and Lows of 2024

2024 was a year full of surprises in the world of sports. Saudi Arabian money filled the pockets of top athletes, pushing their earnings to new heights. The Dallas Cowboys became the first sports team to hit a $10 billion valuation, showing the NFL's enduring dominance. Meanwhile, tennis legend Rafa

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Midwives' Professional Image: Shaping Public Perceptions

The focus is on how midwives and nurse-midwives perceive their professional identity and how this can be reflected in the public eye. The research aims to measure and explore this identity as well as the best ways to represent the midwifery profession to the public. Understanding what midwives think

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