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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Health Center Faces Legal Battle Over Fired Providers

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found that Peak Vista Community Health Centers may have acted illegally when they fired five medical providers last summer. The providers claimed they were dismissed for talking about forming a union. According to a recent ruling, Peak Vista might have v

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

New Molecules Fight Alzheimer's: A Fresh Approach

Alzheimer's disease is a major challenge for modern medicine, as we still lack drugs that can truly stop or slow its progression. The number of people affected by Alzheimer's is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. One big reason why finding new treatments is so hard is that many diffe

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Chicago School Boss Gets the Boot as Mayor Takes Control

Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational poli

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Global Shifts in Biliary Tract Cancer Deaths, 2000-2022: A Worldwide Analysis

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), like intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA), gallbladder cancer (GBC), and ampullary cancer, are tough to beat. Researchers looked at how death rates from these cancers changed over time. They checked out data from the World Healt

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Can Mahomes Outrun the Texans' Sack Masters?

Get ready for a clash of titans on Saturday! The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans will battle it out as both teams gear up for two games in a week. The Chiefs, sitting pretty at 13-1, are gunning for the number one spot in the AFC, while the Texans at 9-5 are hoping to snag the third seed.

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Dec 21 2024FINANCE

Banks in Hot Water: Zelle Users Lose Big Due to Fraud

Ever sent money using Zelle? You might want to hear this. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing the three biggest banks in the US. Why? They say these banks aren't doing enough to protect Zelle users from fraud. Zelle is a payment app that banks like JPMorgan, Bank of America, and

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling the Sweet Dance: How Mucor Hiemalis Enzymes Build Sugar Clusters on Cyclodextrins

Scientists have been exploring how an enzyme from Mucor hiemalis, known as Endo-M, can stitch together sugar clusters on cyclodextrins. This enzyme is particularly interested in sugars attached to β-cyclodextrin, which are tiny, donut-shaped molecules. The game changes when these cyclodextrins have

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

FedEx's LTL Spin-Off: A Shift Towards Specialization

Back in the 90s, FedEx jumped into the LTL business by acquiring Viking Freight and American Freightways. The idea was to offer a full package of shipping options, from small parcels to large truckloads. This strategy was similar to its rival, UPS. However, as the years passed and the shipping world

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Neurology Pioneer's Surprising Defense of Nazi Neuroscientist

In 1953, a well-known neurologist named Robert Wartenberg faced an unusual paradox. He was a prominent figure in neurology who fled Nazi Germany, yet he found himself advocating for a German neuroscientist with a dark past. Julius Hallervorden, a former Nazi collaborator, was invited to speak at an

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Lifestyle Matters: Reducing Dementia Risk

You know how some people worry about inheriting Alzheimer's disease? Well, it turns out that your lifestyle can make a big difference, even if you have a genetic predisposition. A better lifestyle means you're less likely to develop dementia and your brain stays sharper longer. But what does a "bet

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