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Dec 19 2024CRIME

Two Souls Lost: A Teacher's Devotion and a Student's Talent

A Wisconsin school shooting took the lives of two extraordinary individuals. Rubi Patricia Vergara, a freshman with a passion for art and music, and Erin Michelle West, a beloved substitute teacher. They were killed in a tragic incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Vergara, just 14,

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Ramadan Fasting During Pregnancy: Long-term Health Effects on Kids

Fasting and restricting eating times, like during Ramadan, is known to have health benefits. However, the effects of this practice during pregnancy are still a mystery, especially when it comes to the long-term health of kids after they're born. A recent look at various studies tried to piece togeth

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Setting Priorities for Research on Transgender People Facing Violence

Every year, transgender people suffer greatly from sexual assault and partner violence, but they often don't get the help they deserve. Sadly, there's not much research to guide the development of better support systems. A recent study aimed to create a new research agenda for Canada to fill the gap

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Dec 19 2024LIFESTYLE

Christmas 2025: Record Millions Hit the Road

This holiday season, AAA forecasts a whopping 119. 3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. That's more than ever before! This isn't just a slight increase; it's millions more than last year and even more than the 2019 record. Why the big surge? It could be because Christmas Day fall

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting IoV with Smart Roadside Units: A Cost-Reliability Balance

Ever thought about how cars talk to each other? The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) makes that happen, giving us real-time info sharing. But to keep this conversation smooth and reliable, especially when not many cars are connected, we need Roadside Units (RSUs). These RSUs help boost IoV’s dependabilit

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Refugee Women's Views on IPV Screening in Australia: A Fresh Perspective

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, affecting one in three refugee women in Australia. These women deal with many challenges after resettlement, making them a priority for IPV screening and support. A recent study called SAHAR explored whether refugee women using resettlement serv

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Improving Antibiotic Use: A Study on Feedback and Clinical Decision Tools

Several programs try to reduce incorrect antibiotic prescriptions, but we need proof they work to make future efforts better. Researchers decided to test two methods in primary care: a feedback visit and a clinical decision support system. The feedback visit involved experts meeting with doctors to

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Gunfire in Towson: One Dead, Nine Hurt

Tuesday evening saw a tragic event unfold in Towson. Nine people were injured and one life was lost in a mass shooting at the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and White Oak Avenue, where the Johnson-Fosbrink Funeral Home is located. The police were called to the scene around 7:12 p. m. and found

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Texas Lawmakers Want Death Row Inmate's Story on Shaken Baby Syndrome

A group of Texas legislators from both parties has issued a new request for death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify in person about his case. This comes after an earlier request delayed his execution, which was set to be the first in the country related to a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. The H

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore 'Exodus': A New Sci-Fi RPG with a Twist

Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s

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