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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

The Power of Plant Combinations in Fighting Malaria

Malaria is still a major health problem in Africa, including Uganda. The parasites are becoming resistant to the main treatments, known as Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy. Scientists are looking for new ways to tackle this issue. In a recent study, researchers combined three plant extracts - A

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Farmers and Fighters: Cali Congress Elections

In California, elections brought mix results. David Valadao, a Republican who's no stranger to tight races, won again in the Central Valley. He beat Democrat Rudy Salas, despite the district leaning Democratic. Valadao, a farmer, focused on water issues and working across party lines. Salas, meanwhi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Democrats Rethink Identity Politics After Harris’s Defeat

Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent election loss has Democrats questioning their commitment to identity-based politics. Harris’s race and gender helped her rise quickly in politics, but her focus on identity issues in her presidential campaign didn’t resonate with voters. She defended actor Jussi

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Samsung's Galaxy Ring: The Smart Wearable for Health Tracking

Samsung has stepped into the world of smart rings with its Galaxy Ring, debuting in July. Unlike earlier smart rings from smaller companies like Oura and Amazfit, Samsung brings its expertise in smartwatches to the table. With the Galaxy Ring, you slip it on, sync it with the Samsung Wearables app,

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Dolby Atmos Hiccup: What's the Fix?

Ever since Samsung rolled out the One UI 6. 1. 1 update, users have been dealing with an odd issue: Dolby Atmos isn't working as it should. Galaxy device owners have reported poor sound quality after the update, which Samsung says is due to an outdated Dolby Atmos Library. This isn't the first time

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Nov 10 2024SPORTS

Alabama vs. LSU: A Close Battle in Baton Rouge

Get ready for an exciting SEC matchup! The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will go head-to-head with the LSU Tigers (6-2, 3-1) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p. m. ET on ABC. Both teams are coming off a bye week, with Alabama looking to bounce back from losses to Vander

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: A Classic Choice at a New Price

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic hasn’t been the newest smartwatch from Samsung for a while now, since the Galaxy Watch Ultra took its place earlier this summer. But don’t count it out just yet. It’s still the most modern Galaxy Watch Classic you can get and now, it’s a lot cheaper thanks to a recent disc

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

South Asian Americans: Pride and Grief After Harris's Loss

South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it

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Nov 07 2024CRYPTO

Muslims and the Crypto Dilemma: Finding Halal in the Digital World

Imagine you're a Muslim trying to decide if cryptocurrencies are allowed by your faith. It's not easy, right? A new study shows that many people are facing this dilemma. Researchers stepped in to help by creating a special system that tells you which cryptos are permissible (Halal) and which are not

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Concession Speech: What to Expect

Kamala Harris is set to deliver her concession speech today, acknowledging Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Traditionally, the losing candidate calls the winner to congratulate them, and Harris has done just that. Her speech will happen at Howard University, her alma mater, in Wa

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