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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Whirlwind Around Mammogram Screenings: What's the Right Call?

In the world of healthcare, there's a big debate going on about mammograms. Some groups say women should keep getting them, while others think we should cut back or stop altogether. In Denmark, women between 50 and 69 can get these scans every two years for free. But is this the best plan, or should

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Relief Efforts Aid L. A. Music Industry After Wildfires

The Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of destruction, more than 2, 000 homes lost. Among those affected are musicians and industry professionals from the Palisades and Eaton communities. These folks aren't just losing their homes, but also their recording studios and equipment. Nonprofits like

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Reconstructing the Jaw: A New Way with Fibula Flap and TriLock

Imagine losing part of your jaw due to cancer or another health issue. It's not just about losing bone; it's about how it affects your face, your eating, and your smile. A team of medical experts wanted to tackle this problem by creating a new way to rebuild the jaw using a unique bone flap and a sp

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Composting City Waste: How It Affects Wheat and Our Health

You might think turning waste into fertilizer is a brilliant idea, but what's the long-term impact? Let's dive into wheat fields treated with different compost types - chicken manure (CM), sewage sludge (SSC), and domestic waste (DWC). Research shows these boost heavy metals (HMs) in the soil. For e

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Jan 09 2025CRIME

Yakuza Boss Caught Trafficking Nuclear Materials

Imagine trying to sell nuclear materials like uranium and plutonium to an Iranian general. That's exactly what Takeshi Ebisawa, a suspected Yakuza boss, was up to. US authorities caught him red-handed in 2021 during an undercover operation. Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese national, pleaded guilty in

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Army Chief Becomes New President

Lebanon's parliament elected Joseph Aoun, the country's army commander, as president after a long presidential vacancy of over two years. The vote happened soon after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Aoun was backed by the U. S. and Saudi

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Zoo: Prepping Critters for Winter's Chill

The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the icy weather headed their way. After a tough winter storm in 2021 left a third of the park without power, they've learned their lesson. Nine new generators are ready to kick in if needed, keeping the animals cozy. Staff will be doing overnight checks to make sure

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Stay Warm and Safe: 15 States Brace for Heavy Snow and Freezing Temps

Get ready for some serious cold! A whopping 15 states are under winter weather warnings due to snow, freeze alerts, and nasty road conditions. This isn't just any snowstorm; it's a big one, with predictions of up to 15 inches in some areas. Kids, seniors, and pets should stay indoors, as the extreme

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Cannabis Use After Legalization: A Look at Canada

In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use chang

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Liberals are Unintentionally Supporting Trump

Ever thought about how your everyday purchases might be helping Donald Trump? It's a surprising truth. This week, news broke that Amazon paid a whopping $40 million for a documentary produced by Melania Trump. This isn't the first time Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has shown support for Trump. He's

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