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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Why Do Nepali Teens Make Certain Choices About Sex?

Let's talk about why young people in Nepal make the choices they do about sex. It's a big deal, especially when you think about how culture, money, and learning about sex play a huge part. This look into what influences these choices among Nepali teens is important for everyone to understand. Cultu

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

The Risks of Gooning: A New Masturbation Trend

Gooning, the practice of watching porn and delaying climax for hours or days, is a growing trend. While some people enjoy the psychological effects, experts warn about its potential downsides. Dr. Richard Viney explains that this habit can desensitize individuals to real sexual encounters, increasin

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Danger of Mirror Bacteria

Imagine if scientists created life that could make us all sick. Sound far-fetched? Well, that's what some experts are warning about with "mirror bacteria. " These are not just any bacteria. They are made differently, using right-handed amino acids instead of the usual left-handed ones. Scientists fi

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

A Man's Deadly Crime: Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse Across States

Earlier this week, federal authorities charged Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old man from Amite, with kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. This follows the tragic murder of Callie Brunett, a 35-year-old woman from Loranger, and the abduction of her two young

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Jeff Bezos: Earth's Better, Except for Nature

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a clear view: life on Earth has improved in many ways over the past 50 years. Things like infant deaths, global literacy, and poverty rates have all gone down. But there's a big exception: the natural world. It's been hurt by pollution and overuse. Amazon, Bezo

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Virtual Follow-Ups for Cancer Survivors: Patients’ Perspectives

You might think that cancer treatment ends after the last chemo session or surgery. But the reality is, survivors need ongoing care to stay healthy. That's where virtual follow-ups (VFU) come in. They can make it easier and more convenient for cancer survivors to stay connected with their healthcare

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Why Does Sexual Identity Matter for Adult Suicide Risks?

Imagine this: a person's sexual identity can influence their mental health in adulthood. But how? A recent study dug into this topic. They looked at a bunch of adults in their early and mid-adulthood years. The goal? To find out if having a flexible sexual identity, what scientists call "sexual flui

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Changes: A Year After the Door Plug Scare

A year ago, a door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 flew off mid-flight, causing passengers' belongings to be sucked out of the plane. Since then, Boeing has been working hard to improve safety. They've made changes in four areas: improving safety culture, training workers better, simplifying ho

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Solving the Puzzle of the Cybertruck Blast

The mysterious explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has puzzled investigators. This unusual event, which happened on New Year's Day, involved Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated military veteran from Colorado. Livelsberger, a Green Beret on lea

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