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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Military's Role in Protecting Civilians: Shifting Gears

For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u

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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Filmmaker Jeff Baena Remembered by Colleagues and Friends

The sudden loss of indie filmmaker Jeff Baena has left a significant void in the hearts of many. Known for his dark comedies like The Little Hours and Life After Beth, Baena was just 47 when he passed away this weekend due to suicide. His wife and frequent collaborator, Aubrey Plaza, along with othe

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's New Kursk Battle: A Fresh Fightback

On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

How COVID Variants Delta and Omicron Latch On: A Closer Look

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge. Two variants, Delta and Omicron, have raised eyebrows due to their potential to spread more easily and dodge our immune system. This study used computer simulations to understand how these variants interact with a key receptor in our body, called AC

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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Jake Lloyd Talks Mental Health Progress and ‘Star Wars’ Memories

Former child actor Jake Lloyd, now 35, opens up about his journey with schizophrenia and the support he's receiving. After a frightening incident in 2023, where he stopped his car on a busy road, Lloyd spent 18 months in a mental health facility in Southern California. His mother, Lisa, shared that

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Hezbollah's Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Strike, Sparking War

Last year, a shocking event occurred when Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. This happened while he was inside the group's war operations room. The attack took place during a series of Israeli airstrikes that destroyed several buildings in Beirut's southern sub

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Rockets and Strikes: The Ongoing Conflict in Gaza

Over the weekend, Gaza was hit by numerous Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military reported targeting over 100 sites, including those used by militants to launch projectiles into Israel. They claimed these strikes killed Hamas fighters and took steps to minimize civilian casualties. However, these

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Jan 05 2025CELEBRITIES

Melania Trump's Life Comes to Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video is cooking up an exciting new documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump. This film, set for a global release in late 2025, is designed to give viewers a unique look into Melania's life. She's even helping to produce it, along with some big names in the industry like Fernan

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Meet the Enzyme That Helps Leishmania Change Shape

Ever heard of Leishmania? It's a parasite that lives in both bugs and mammals, including humans. One of its secrets to survival is an enzyme called LmexNAT10. This enzyme is crucial for the parasite's ability to change forms and multiply. It's found in the nucleus and seems to be essential for the p

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Sports Puzzle Fun: NYT's Connections Game

Ever heard of "Connections: Sports Edition"? It's a new puzzle game from The New York Times, currently in its testing phase. The goal? To group words based on their themes. Today's puzzles ranged from easy to tricky, with themes like 'Numerical record of a game' and 'Action on the basepaths'. If you

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