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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Stones and Docs: How Often Do Vets See Nephrologists After a Diagnosis?

Kidney stones are a pain, literally! When vets get them, they might need to see a specialist, right? We're talking about nephrologists here. These docs can really help manage kidney stones. So, how often do vets actually see them after getting diagnosed? That's what this study wanted to find out. Pr

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Hong Kong's Democracy Leaders Face Long Jail Terms

More than 40 of Hong Kong’s prominent democracy advocates have been sentenced to prison in the city’s largest ever national security trial. This includes well-known figures like Joshua Wong, who led pro-democracy protests and shouted “I love Hong Kong” before his sentence. The sentences range from 5

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Suns' Injury Woes: Beal and KD Out, Can Booker Save the Day?

The Phoenix Suns are in a bit of a pickle. After starting the season strong, they've hit a rough patch, losing their last three games. Why? Injuries! Kevin Durant has been out with a left calf strain, and now Bradley Beal has joined him, also dealing with a similar issue. As the Suns face the Orland

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Six People, Including a Science Show Host, Set for Space Adventure

Get ready for an out-of-this-world trip! Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is gearing up to launch six people into space this Friday. Among them is Emily Calandrelli, also known as “Space Gal, ” who is thrilled about her upcoming journey. She’s an MIT engineer and a popular science show host known fo

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

The Packers' New Star: Valentine Takes the Field

The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob

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Nov 19 2024SPORTS

Coach Pederson: No Monday Meeting with Owner

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, Doug Pederson, faced reporters on Monday, following a disastrous 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. When asked about the possibility of being fired, Pederson shrugged it off, saying, "If it happens, it happens. " Despite the team's poor showing, nothing had changed by M

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Meet the New FCC Chief: Brendan Carr and His Plans

Brendan Carr, chosen by President Trump for the Federal Communications Commission's top job, hit the ground running by vowing to fight “censorship” by tech giants. In just an hour after his appointment, Carr declared his priorities via social media. Instead of focusing on broadband internet and wire

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Rock Climbing Injuries: A Singapore Story

Did you know that rock climbing is getting more popular in Singapore? With that, doctors are seeing more people getting hurt while climbing. Let's look at what happened over seven years. We checked the records of people who got hurt and needed surgery. Most of these accidents happened in the aftern

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Airplane Terror: Understanding the Health Effects

Have you ever thought about how plane terror attacks affect our health? It's not just about the safety of the skies, but also about what happens on the ground. When a terrorist strikes at an airport or on a plane, it shakes up our sense of security. But did you know it also has a big impact on publi

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Nov 17 2024TRAVEL

Goodbye 3-1-1: Big Changes Coming to Airport Liquid Rules

Ever felt frustrated about having to squeeze your favorite shampoo into a tiny bottle before a flight? Well, that could soon change! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considering relaxing the rules on liquid sizes in carry-on bags. This means you might be able to bring full-size li

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