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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer: The Lymphocyte Link

Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis, but there are many ways to fight it. One type is ERBB2-positive breast cancer, which used to be called HER2-positive. Doctors have been looking for ways to make treatment easier for patients with this type of cancer. They want to find markers in the body that can

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Armored Vehicle Deal Hits a Roadblock

The State Department has paused its plans to purchase armored electric vehicles. This decision comes after news broke that the $400 million contract was likely to be awarded to Tesla. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is a notable supporter of President Trump. The State Department quickly denied any favo

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Feb 13 2025EDUCATION

Wrestling with the Past: Linda McMahon's Controversial Path to Education Leadership

Linda McMahon is in the spotlight as she prepares for a confirmation hearing to lead the Education Department. This is not just any hearing. People are worried about her commitment to protecting children and enforcing Title IX, a law that guards students against discrimination. Why? Because there ar

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Feb 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Our Waters: How Water Treatment Leftovers Can Help

Water treatment plants produce a byproduct called drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs). This stuff is usually seen as waste, but it turns out it's pretty good at trapping metals and other chemicals. Researchers in Wyoming and Oregon tested DWTRs to see if they could help clean up metal-contam

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Trump Takes the Helm: Kennedy Center's Big Shake-Up

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is in for a major change. The new board, filled with allies of President Trump, has appointed him as the chairman. This move came as a surprise to many, especially since it happened so quickly. Trump shared his excitement on Truth Social, saying he plans to

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Unseen Bruises: Women's Health and Hidden Violence

Imagine this: nearly half of all women in Italy have faced psychological or physical violence. That's a staggering number, right? Now, picture these women seeking help, often in emergency rooms. This isn't just about treating cuts and bruises; it's about spotting the signs of abuse and offering a li

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Brazil's Battle with Rare Disease Treatments: A Look at Pompe Disease

Brazil is grappling with the global challenge of providing access to expensive treatments for rare diseases. Pompe Disease (PD) serves as a prime example of this struggle. PD is a rare condition that affects the body's ability to break down a type of sugar, leading to severe muscle weakness. The foc

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Computers: Helping Doctors Personalize Treatment

Imagine a future where every patient gets a unique treatment plan. This is the goal of personalized medicine, and computers are making it happen. By analyzing lots of data, machine learning (ML) helps doctors figure out the best treatments for each person. ML is like a super-smart helper fo

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Linda McMahon's Education Mission

Linda McMahon is in a tough spot. She's been chosen to lead the Department of Education, but there's a catch. The president who picked her wants the department to be shut down. This is an unusual situation, as the person in charge of an organization is being asked to dismantle it. McMahon's

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Wrestling's Dark Past Shadows McMahon's Education Bid

Linda McMahon is up for a big job. She wants to lead the Education Department. This job is huge. It oversees more than 50 million students in about 98, 000 public schools and 32, 000 private schools around the United States. But there are some big concerns. Some former employees of the WWE and their

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