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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Surinamese in the Netherlands: Willingness to Donate Living Tissue

The Surinamese community in the Netherlands faces unique health challenges. Many people in this group suffer from conditions like beta-thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. These illnesses often require blood transfusions or organ transplants. A recent study looked into how willing Surinamese indivi

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Dec 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Sneaky Ways to Save on Energy Bills

Keeping your home cozy without breaking the bank is a challenge. It's not just about big, expensive upgrades. Small, smart choices can make a big difference. First, think about your heating and cooling system. It's like the heart of your home, pumping warm or cool air all year. But just like a hear

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Payments: QR Codes Take Over

The world is going digital, and payments are no exception. QR code payments are becoming a big deal, and the numbers show it. In 2024, this market was worth $14. 7 billion. By 2030, it's expected to hit $38. 2 billion, growing at a rate of 17. 2% each year. So, what's driving this growth? Smartphon

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Young Voices, Old Fears: A Clash of Perspectives

A few years back, during a family dinner, an unexpected message popped up. A friend alerted me to a Clubhouse chat about me. Clubhouse, a social app that was big during the pandemic, is like a mix of a conference call and a panel discussion. People create virtual rooms, pick speakers, and others lis

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Dec 16 2025SCIENCE

Science's Big Wins: From Genes to Galaxies

The last 25 years have been a whirlwind of scientific progress. We've cracked the human genome, which is like having a massive instruction manual for building a person. This breakthrough has opened doors to new medical treatments and even the creation of synthetic life forms. CRISPR, a gene-editing

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Dark Web Tool Fades Away: What's Next for Online Safety?

Google is pulling the plug on its Dark Web Report tool. This feature, which kept an eye on the dark web for any signs of your email address, will stop working in early 2026. The decision comes after less than a year and a half of availability to all Google account holders. The tool was designed to

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

How Data Can Help Manage Diabetes Better: A New Approach

In the world of healthcare, data is becoming a powerful tool. It helps experts understand how treatments work over time. One big challenge is figuring out the best way to treat type-2 diabetes. This is where a method called Two Stage Least Squares (2SLS) comes into play. Normally, 2SLS is used to d

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

Recent Events: A Look at Recent Incidents and Health Advances

Australia is dealing with a tragic event. A father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach. Fifteen people died, and many more were hurt. The older man was shot by police. His son is in the hospital. The prime minister called this attack antisemitic and terrorist. He wants even

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Britain's Spy Chief Sounds Alarm on Russia's Growing Threat

Britain's top spy has a stern message for Europe: Russia is up to no good. Blaise Metreweli, the new head of MI6, recently warned that Russia is causing trouble all over the place. She said Russia is behind arson, sabotage, assassinations, and even cyber and drone attacks. In short, they're causing

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Backslash Security is Changing the Game in AI and Coding

In a major win, Backslash Security has been named a standout in the 2025 InfoWorld Technology of the Year Awards, specifically in the AI and Machine Learning: Security category. This honor highlights their unique approach to securing AI-driven coding environments, which is becoming increasingly impo

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