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Dec 25 2024CRIME

What Do We Really Know? Public Awareness of Minor Sex Trafficking

Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Quick and Easy HFMD Tests: Current Methods and Future Possibilities

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a global health concern, and fast diagnosis is key to controlling outbreaks. One way to achieve this is through isothermal nucleic acid amplification techniques (INAATs). These methods are efficient and quick, making them ideal for point-of-care testing (POCT)

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Joel Embiid's Tempestuous Night: Ejection in Big Game

The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers had a wild Monday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. Star player Joel Embiid was ejected in the second quarter after receiving two technical fouls. The first came from arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and the second was for getting too close and making incide

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Dec 25 2024BUSINESS

Hatboro Honors a Community Hero Turning 103

Hatboro, PA, has a legend named Fred Powell who's about to hit the big 103! At a recent borough council meeting, Mayor Tim Schultz presented him with a special proclamation. The mayor thanked Fred for his decades of work at Powell’s Electric, a business his father and great-uncle started in 1922. F

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

How Health Data Helps in UK Neuroscience Centers

Health data is super important for research and making patient care better, but it's also very complex. To use it well, we need to understand the paths patients take through healthcare services. This involves how data is collected, stored, and then looked at. In the UK, neuroscience centers are tryi

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

Celebrities Advised to Stay Quiet After Allegations

A lawyer has given important advice to celebrities who went to parties hosted by the famous rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The lawyer says they should avoid saying anything that could make them part of the ongoing controversy. Over 200 people have claimed they were sexually abused by Diddy. Some big na

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Balancing Benefits and Risks

As healthcare goes digital, connected medical devices are becoming more common. These smart gadgets offer plenty of benefits, but they also come with unique cybersecurity risks that can harm patients. In Europe and the U. S. , regulations require these risks to be considered during the benefit-risk

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Why Do Some Girls Miss Out on HPV Vaccine in Wealthy Countries?

You might think that with school-based programs, most girls in rich countries get the HPV vaccine. But surprisingly, some don't. This could keep the gap in cervical cancer rates between different groups going. Let's dive into the reasons why this happens. Imagine a group of girls in a high-income c

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Dec 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Staying Healthy: Tips for Your Apple Device Fleet

Have you ever thought about how to keep your Apple devices in top shape? In a recent chat with the team from CleanMyMac X, we got a sneak peek at an upcoming business tool from MacPaw set to hit the market in 2025. This tool is designed to help keep your fleet of Apple devices running smoothly and e

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Dec 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New XR Headset: A Switch in Name and Function?

Samsung has recently taken a big step into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with the unveiling of its first XR headset, code-named Project Moohan. But the real buzz is about the potential branding for this new device. According to a trademark filing, Samsung might use the name "Switch" for its upc

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