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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Bangkok Hitman: The Arrested Assassin of a Cambodian Ex-Lawmaker

In a surprising turn of events, a man suspected of killing a former Cambodian lawmaker has been handed over to Thai authorities. Ekkalak Paenoi, a 41-year-old Thai national, is accused of shooting Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old ex-politician from the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). L

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Major Milestones: From Smoking Ban to Snow Days

Imagine waking up on January 11th and finding out that something you've been doing for years is actually harmful. That's what happened in 1964 when U. S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a serious health risk. This wasn't just any report; it was a game-chan

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Simplified Eye Images Help Explain AI Glaucoma Diagnoses

Researchers have been using special maps called saliency maps to understand why certain AI models make specific decisions about glaucoma. They trained these AI models, called convolutional neural networks, to diagnose glaucoma using pictures of the eye's fundus, which is the inner lining of the eye.

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Seeing Glucose in Action: How Nutrition Guides New CGM Users with Type 2 Diabetes

Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? Th

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Detecting MCI: A New Approach Using Brain and Genetic Data

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a crucial early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease. Yet, many current methods only focus on brain images, ignoring other valuable data like genetics and clinical info. This can lead to a lot of noise in the data, making it hard to spot the real patterns. To fix t

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

Understanding Light-Driven Molecular Changes

Photochemical reactions are like mysterious puzzles in the world of chemistry. Unlike regular chemical reactions, where understanding the energy surface is key, photochemical reactions involve light absorption, leading to a nonstationary state in molecules. This state allows for internal conversions

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

School Software Hack: Student Data at Risk?

Think of a big school software supplier, or maybe even one you use. Now imagine it got hacked, and some personal details were taken. That's just what happened. PowerSchool, a cloud-based platform for schools, got breached on December 28. Someone swiped two tables from their student info system, whic

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Cancer Care Choices: Exploring Radiation Therapy for Elderly Patients

Imagine being told you have a type of skin cancer in your head or neck area that can't be removed by surgery. This is a tricky situation, especially if you're older or have other health issues. Doctors often turn to radiation therapy to control the cancer locally at the site. A recent study looked i

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Jan 10 2025OPINION

Meta's New Plan: Users Fact-Check Posts

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has a new idea for fighting misinformation. Instead of relying on external fact-checkers, Meta will use a program called Community Notes. This means users themselves will add context, corrections, or clarifications to posts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Diet Shifts Among Japanese Hemodialysis Patients: Before and During COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed daily life in many ways, including how people eat. But what about those on maintenance hemodialysis? Japanese hemodialysis patients have unique needs, and their diets often must adapt to their treatment. So, let's dig into how their eating habits changed before and during the CO

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