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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Would Ugandan University Students Use CAB-LA for HIV Prevention?

In Uganda, HIV prevention is a major concern, especially among young females. A study at a public university aimed to uncover what might influence female students' willingness to use a long-acting HIV prevention drug called Cabotegravir (CAB-LA). This drug is injected every two months, making it a c

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Dec 21 2024CRIME

Christmas Comfort: Wisconsin Community Leans into Holiday Spirit Post-Tragedy

In the aftermath of a devastating shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, the community is embracing Christmas traditions to find comfort and hope. Reverend Sarah Karlen from City Church explains that the faith community feels God's presence more than ever. The church will

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Senate's Final Push: More Judges Confirmed Before Power Shift

In a significant move, the Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Biden right before the deadline. This was a record-breaking accomplishment, surpassing the number of judges confirmed during the first Trump term. This effort was part of Democrats' plan to reshape the federal

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

AI's Unexpected Discoveries in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the New Villains of Masters of the Universe Movie

A new movie is coming up for the famous Masters of the Universe franchise, and it's bringing in some big names. Jared Leto, known for his roles in movies like House of Gucci and Tron: Ares, will be playing the main villain, Skeletor. Joining him are Sam C. Wilson as Trap Jaw, Hafthor Bjornsson as Go

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Saturday's College Football Bowl Games: A Quick Guide

Get ready, football fans! The college football postseason is in full swing, and this Saturday is packed with exciting matchups. The journey to the College Football Playoff National Championship begins with the CFP first round. Three games are on the schedule today, so let's dive in! First up, at no

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Quavo's Farm Fresh Aid: Feeding Atlanta's Families

Quavo and his team at Quavo Cares hosted their second Huncho Farms event in Atlanta, partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the city council. This year, they aimed to support seniors raising grandchildren in food-scarce communities. The event was like a big market, with tents filled wit

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Health Center Faces Legal Battle Over Fired Providers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Peak Vista Community Health Centers may have acted illegally when they fired five medical providers last summer. The providers claimed they were dismissed for talking about forming a union. According to a recent ruling, Peak Vista might have v

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

A Retired Weather Satellite's Surprising End

Imagine a weather satellite that's been retired for a while, just floating in space. Well, an old one from a military program called DMSP-5D2 F14 has broken up into over 50 pieces. Why's this a big deal? This satellite was launched in 1997 and has been orbiting ever since its retirement in 2020. Now

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Health Pros and Climate Change: A Call to Action

Climate change is starting to hit people's health hard, and public health professionals are noticing. It's affecting both physical and mental well-being in communities across the U. S. To protect everyone equally, we need all sorts of plans and actions to tackle this issue. But here’s the thing: not

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