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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

The Absorption Game: Why AA-I is Deadlier

Ever heard of aristolochic acids (AA)? They're sneaky compounds that can cause big problems, like chronic renal disease, worldwide. The main troublemaker is aristolochic acid I (AA-I). Scientists wanted to know why AA-I is so much worse than its cousin, aristolochic acid II (AA-II), even though they

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Taiwan’s Undersea Internet Cable Cut: Concerns About China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Tactics

Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig

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Jan 13 2025WEATHER

Weather Warns: Fire Danger Hits LA Again

In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, a severe warning called "particularly dangerous situation" is in place from Tuesday dawn to Wednesday noon. This is the first time since 2024 the National Weather Service has issued this alert. Wind speeds could reach up to 70 mph, with relative humidity as low a

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wildfires Ravage LA: Homes and Landmarks in Danger

In the grim reality of California's recent wildfires, Los Angeles County has seen thousands of structures burn to the ground. Celebrity homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades, where the average home costs over $3 million, have been hit hard. Landmarks like Palisades Charter High School, featured in

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seeing Palisades Fire Damage from Above

High above Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, AIR7 helicopter captured a detailed, block-by-block view of the destruction caused by the Palisades Fire. Using Skymap technology, they provided residents with an aerial perspective that showed the devastating impact. Gabe Santos, an ABC7 reporter, explaine

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Jan 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Famous Faces Face Fire: L. A. Celebrities Lose Homes

A huge wildfire in Los Angeles has left a trail of destruction, with many famous people finding themselves among those who lost their homes. The fire, which started on January 7, has burned thousands of acres and forced about 200, 000 people to flee their homes. Some big names in Hollywood, like Mil

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Heating up Organs: How Radiofrequency Ablation Works in Ex Vivo Liver, Kidney, and Lung

Ever wondered how doctors can treat tumors without surgery? Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses heat to destroy tumors. A recent study checked out how this works in different organs – liver, kidney, and lung. They used a special device called the Dophi™ R150E RFA system. This device has tiny senso

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood Stars Face Loss in LA Wildfires

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, with many Hollywood stars losing their homes or facing significant damage. One of the affected stars is Milo Ventimiglia, known for his role in "This Is Us. " His home in Pacific Palisades was reduced to ashes, including a newly i

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

California Burning: How Wildfires Threaten LA's Olympic Dreams in 2028

As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near, a whopping $6. 8 billion investment is on the line. But there's a catch: California's wildfires are getting worse, putting venues and air quality at risk. Take, for instance, the recent Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed over 53 square miles—just ima

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Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Face Home Loss in Recent Fires

The year has started off rough for many, including several celebrities who have lost their homes in recent fires across Los Angeles. From the Palisades to Pasadena and Hollywood, the fires have been devastating. Stars like Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Anna Faris, and Cobie Smulders have all had the

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