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Dec 21 2024WEATHER

Snowy Christmas Travel: Midwest to Northeast

It's the Friday before Christmas, and travelers are already on the move, facing weather challenges across various regions in the U. S. Let's dive into the latest updates on how snow is affecting travel plans. As of 9:20 a. m. ET, parts of eastern Wisconsin, specifically Ozaukee and Washington Count

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Haunted Mansion Parlor: A Spooky New Adventure on Disney Treasure

Did you ever imagine sitting next to a ghost and watching it dance? Disney's new Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship makes this fantasy a reality. This isn't just another haunted tale; it's an immersive experience where you can touch ghosts and even sip spooky cocktails while t

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

New Tools for Fighting Cancer: A Breakthrough in Targeting NSD2 Proteins

Scientists have made a significant discovery in the fight against cancer. They've created new compounds that can destroy specific forms of a protein called NSD2, which plays a role in cancer development. NSD2 comes in three versions due to a process called alternative splicing: long, short, and RE-I

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

AI in Radiotherapy: Is Implementation Science the Key?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize radiotherapy (RT) by saving time and enhancing quality. However, the adoption of AI in RT still faces hurdles. To tackle this, researchers turned to implementation science to create a framework for designing an AI implementation strateg

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Staying on Track: Mobile Health and Antiretroviral Therapy

These days, mobile health or mHealth technologies are super popular. But guess what? We don't know much about how these apps and tools help people with HIV who also deal with substance use disorders. The big question is: Which mHealth system features can really make a difference in keeping these fol

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Some Star Wars Fans Moved On from The Acolyte

One of the newer series in the Star Wars universe, The Acolyte, didn’t make it past its first season. The show began with a bang, drawing in 4. 8 million viewers for its premiere and over 11 million around the world within just five days. But as episodes continued, fans seemed divided, which saw a d

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Mark Ronson and Justin Theroux Host Epic Celebrity-Filled Holiday Party

Mark Ronson, the musician known for hits like "Uptown Funk, " and Justin Theroux, the actor from "The Leftovers, " threw a big holiday bash at Pebble Bar. This spot is a celeb hangout with a secret entrance under Rockefeller Center. The party was their third annual event, and they managed to get Gho

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Treating Polycythemia Vera: A Community Clinic Perspective

In the United States, many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a blood disorder, are treated in community practices. Recent research looked at 5871 PV patients to understand their blood counts, treatments, and outcomes after six months of taking hydroxyurea (HU), a common drug used to lower blood

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bluey's Big Disney Adventure: Heeler Dog Hits Theme Parks and Cruises!

Get ready for a paw-some adventure! Bluey, the beloved heeler dog from the hit series Bluey on Disney+, is making her way to Walt Disney World and Disneyland next year. This fun news comes from a new partnership between Disney, BBC Studios, and Ludo Studio. You might be wondering, why is Bluey gett

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Hollywood Struggles with African Representation

When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i

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