SECRETARY DAN DRISCOLL

Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Risks: Sepsis, Blood Clots, and Bleeding

Sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) is a serious condition that can lead to widespread blood clotting and bleeding. It's often seen as an early warning sign for more severe health issues. While it's known that SIC can increase the chances of dying, its role in predicting blood clots and bleeding is still not fully understood. To shed some light on this, a study was con...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face FBI Scrutiny Over Military Advice

Some lawmakers are now under the FBI's radar. They appeared in a video encouraging soldiers to question orders they believe are against the law. This news comes after the Pentagon started looking into one of these lawmakers, Senator Mark Kelly, for possible military law violations. The FBI reached out to these lawmakers to set up interviews. This move has raised eye...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Ohio State vs. Michigan: Snowy Showdown in The Game

This weekend, Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Ann Arbor for their big matchup against Michigan. The game, known as "The Game, " is always intense, but this year, Mother Nature might throw a curveball with snow and cold temperatures. The Buckeyes have had a great season so far. Their defense is strong, and they've been doing well overall. However, Michigan has bee...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

A Shift in Leadership: Vaccine Skeptic Takes Top CDC Role

A surprising change has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana health official, has been appointed as the deputy director. This is notable because Abraham has been vocal about his doubts regarding Covid-19 vaccines, even calling them "dangerous" in the past. Abraham's new role has sparked concerns among he...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Face in Ukraine Talks: Driscoll's Unexpected Diplomatic Role

In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

A Cold Case Reopens: Etan Patz's Disappearance

In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The court said the judge made a mistake in how the jury was told to handle He...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Understanding Hospital Blood Clots in Kids: A Closer Look

Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had already identified factors that put kids at risk, but it didn't predict ho...

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing With the Stars Season 34: A New Era of Virality

The recent season of Dancing With the Stars has been a game-changer. It's not just about the dancing anymore; it's about the buzz on social media. The show has found a new audience thanks to TikTok, and it's paying off big time. This season, the finale was a grand event. All the eliminated contestants came back to support the final five: Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Ela...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its review. The Defense Department had already said it would look into t...

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