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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

New Naked Statue in San Francisco: Hope or Hype?

San Francisco is pinning its hopes on a giant statue of a naked woman to draw visitors back to Union Square. This 45-foot mesh sculpture, created by Marco Cochrane, debuts on January 29. The installation, which glows at night, is meant to attract tourists and revive the district hit hard by the pand

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Violence at Home: What's Happening to Indigenous Women in Brazil?

Did you know that in Brazil, most violence against indigenous women happens right at home? Let's talk about what's been going on in Dourados. From 2009 to 2020, researchers looked at cases reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). The results? A whopping 56. 6% of these cases w

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Jan 09 2025CRIME

Yakuza Boss Tries to Sell Nuclear Material to Iran

A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate, Takeshi Ebisawa, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, weapons, and nuclear material. He was caught trying to sell weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent posing as an Iranian general. Ebisawa's criminal activities went beyond drugs and weapons. He a

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speed Up Your PC with Microsoft's Free Tool

Ever wished you could make your computer run faster without spending a dime? Good news! Microsoft has a free tool called PC Manager that can do just that. It's like giving your PC a tune-up, but without any tools or expertise needed. Computers can get slow over time because they collect junk files

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch to Unveil New Book on JFK at DMA Event

Get ready for a fascinating night! Bestselling author Brad Meltzer is teaming up with Josh Mensch to chat about their new book, "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it Failed, " at the Dallas Museum of Art. This event, part of the DMA’s Arts and Letters Live series, happens

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

The Bacteria That Help Cancer: How P. micra Speeds Up Colorectal Cancer

Ever heard of a tiny bacteria that can change how your body handles cancer? Meet Parvimonas micra (Pm), a germ that usually hangs out in your mouth. Scientists have found that Pm can mess with the immune system in a way that helps colorectal cancer (CRC) grow faster. Pm works by changing special im

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Jim Nantz's 500th Game: A Journey Through NFL History

Imagine calling 500 NFL games! That's exactly what Jim Nantz will achieve during Sunday's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. This milestone is a huge deal, showing how dedicated Nantz is to his craft. He started his journey with CBS way back in 1988, and since then, he's seen it a

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Eye Movements and Mind: How Lizards and Birds Pay Attention

Ever wondered how lizards and birds perceive their world? Scientists looked into this by studying how often these animals shift their gaze. Gazing around helps these critters change their focus, like switching channels on a TV. Lizards, generally loners, spend a lot of time resting. When they're up

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Zuckerberg's Surprise Shift: From Censorship to Free Speech

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and Instagram, has taken a surprising turn. On Tuesday, he announced that he’s ending fact-checking on his platforms in the US. This sudden shift left many people confused, as it aligns with Trump’s views. Zuckerberg’s politics have shifted right, but this isn’t

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: How Arabidopsis Zygotes Grow Their Hemisphere-Like Tips

Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al

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