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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Troops, Trade, and Trials: High-Stakes Politics

Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Zinc, Insecticide, and PFAS: How Common Pollutants Mess with Aquatic Critters' Appetites

Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

The 30-Year Journey of Mysid Toxicity Testing

A small marine creature, the mysid (Americamysis bahia), is used to test the long-term harm of pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US requires these tests for pesticide registration. The current testing guidelines, which were last updated in 1996, have some issues. With the

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Maggie Cahill:Lynnwood rising in the world of Entertainment

Busy Bees Entertainment had something to Buzz about. They announced they had hired a new Creative Head for their Busy team. Cahnill is the right woman for the job where she will push the Netflix drama "Pulse" and more! Netflix isn't wasting any time with new projects under Bus

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Luxury Life Of YoungFootball Star and a Musical Plot Twist

Youngster Jordan Seaton is enjoying the high life with a playboy attitude and a luxury car, but his true challenges are on the field. The University of Colorado buffaloes' offensive tackle has some key things to prove. A 19 year old college student, Seaton is a big deal in the football sce

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Metformin: A Potential Guardian Against Steroid Side Effects

Imagine you are tackling an illness that requires you to take steroids. These steroids are strong fighters against inflammation, but they can also cause problems. Metformin, a well-known diabetes medication, might just be the superhero we need to protect us from these side effects. Typically, it is

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

The Viral Mystery:Epstein-Barr Virus, Cryoglobulinaemia

Imagine a virus, it's so common that most people have no idea. This is the Epstein-Barr virus. It is called the ""miscast"", because it can cause the "sickies" , or no problems at all. Some people unfortunately get unlucky, by the virus triggers the production of proteins. These proteins a

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Feb 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Mixed Messages: Prince Andrew's Secret Emails Unveiled

Prince Andrew, the infamous figure, actually kept in touch with Jeffrey Epstein. Things get complicated here. In late February 2011, Andrew sent an email to Epstein. This email included the line, “Keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon. " Notice the date. That’s two mon

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

How daily exercise varies among older men and women

How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Filling the Spurs' Roster Holes

The San Antonio Spurs have just made a big move, adding De'Aaron Fox to their roster. This trade has given them a strong point guard duo with Victor Wembanyama. But, their work is not done yet. They need to finalize the trade and figure out their player rotations. The trade is not finalized yet. Th

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