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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Fani Willis: Five More YSL Defendants on Her Radar

Fulton County's District Attorney, Fani Willis, is far from done with the YSL case. Despite her recent setback in the RICO trial, she's not backing down. She plans to target five more defendants linked to the case. It's like she's saying, "I'm not done yet. " People might think she's taking a risk,

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Remembering Stuart Scott: Dana White Steps Up for Cancer

January 4, 2015, was a tough day for sports fans worldwide. The beloved ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott, passed away after a long fight with cancer. He was just 49. Nine years later, UFC's Dana White shared his memories of Scott and joined forces to raise funds for cancer research. White met Scott throug

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

How Working Memory Helps Kids Solve Puzzles

Kids grow up learning to figure things out in two main ways: inductive reasoning, where they make guesses based on what they see, and deductive reasoning, where they use rules to solve problems. Both of these skills depend on something called executive functions, which include working memory, inhibi

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon of Friendly Root Bacteria: A Unique Protein

Imagine a tiny world underground, where plant roots meet and greet a crowd of microorganisms called the rhizosphere microbiome. Some of these microbes can trigger the plant's immune system—like when they detect flg22, a snippet from the flagellin protein found on bacterial cells. However, a few comm

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Boston's Political Path: Training Before Scandals

Imagine if Boston politicians got a head start on doing things right, instead of learning the hard way. That's the idea behind giving aspiring councilors some training before they get into office. It's like teaching them the rules of the game before they start playing. Take Boston City Councilor Ta

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gut

Celiac disease, let's call it CD, is a bit like a mystery that your body solves by attacking itself. You might have heard about it, maybe because you or someone you know can't eat gluten. Gluten is a protein found in things like bread, pasta, and cereals. When people with a specific genetic makeup e

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Trump Supports Dockworkers Against Automation

Before the election, some labor unions attempted to build a positive relationship with Donald J. Trump. It seems their efforts might be paying off. Recently, President-elect Trump expressed his support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers along the East and

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

South Korea's President Faces Impeachment Vote Amid Martial Law Controversy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in hot water. His ruling party turned against him, leading to an impeachment vote in parliament. This isn't the first time a South Korean leader has faced this. Eight years ago, another president was impeached for corruption. Yoon's trouble started when he de

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of miRNA and lncRNA Interactions in Diseases

Ever heard of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)? These are parts of our genome that don't make proteins but still have a big job to do. Two types, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), are super important in controlling our genes and lots of body processes. Any changes in how much or how the

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