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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Security Changes for Dr. Fauci

In a recent development, President Donald Trump has decided to end Dr. Anthony Fauci's security detail provided by the National Institutes of Health. This action took place on Thursday evening, leaving Fauci to personally cover the costs of his own private security, as he continues to receive threat

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardons: Judges Speak Out

Former and current federal judges have strongly criticized President Trump's pardons for over 1500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. They argue that these pardons are an abuse of power and could be considered a "high crime" worthy of impeachment. Judge Amy Berman Jackson highlighted t

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Crypto Gets the Green Light: Trump's New Plan

President Trump has signed a new executive order that sets up a special group to look into digital assets like Bitcoin. This team will have just a month to figure out what rules are already in place for these assets. Then, they'll need to make recommendations to the president within six months. What

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Hidden Hunger: Predicting Stunting Among Teen Girls in Ethiopia

Stunting, a clear sign of long-term undernutrition, shows that a child isn't growing as they should. While most studies in Ethiopia focus on early childhood and use traditional methods, this research took a different path. It aimed to find the best machine learning model to predict stunting among te

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Beware of Autism Detox Treatments: Experts Warn of Risks

The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Go Back to the Hospital After Rectal Cancer Surgery?

Did you know that hospitals sometimes see patients again right after surgery? When this happens more than 30 days after rectal cancer surgery, it's called a delayed readmission. Why does this matter? Well, it's linked to higher death rates and heavier burdens on the healthcare system. Unfortunately,

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Cathay's New London Business Class: A Closer Look

Ever wondered what it's like to fly business class with Cathay Pacific on their new Aria Suites? Well, if you're heading to London, you're in for a treat! This new business class experience is now available on two Boeing 777 routes, CX250 and CX255. But don't expect to see it every day just yet – fo

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Setting Goals After Knee Replacement Surgery: A Closer Look

You might think recovery from a total knee replacement surgery (TKA) is pretty straightforward. But it turns out that patients' expectations about what they can and can't do after surgery play a big role in how happy they are with the results. Surprisingly, up to 20% of people aren't satisfied with

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

How Health Knowledge Shapes German Attitudes Toward Therapy

Mental health problems are on the rise globally, but many people aren't getting the help they need. One big reason? Negative views about therapy. Even though things are getting better, there's still a lot of stigma attached to it. Some studies suggest that people who understand health matters better

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