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Mar 15 2025SPORTS

Fran McCaffery's Iowa Exit: A Look at His 15 Year Legacy

The University of Iowa has decided to move on from Fran McCaffery, who spent 15 years as the head coach of the men's basketball team. McCaffery's final record stands at 297 wins and 207 losses, making him the winningest coach in Hawkeye basketball history. McCaffery's last season was a bit

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Court Allows Trump's Anti-DEI Orders to Move Forward

A recent decision by an appeals court has allowed executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to proceed. This move comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks. The court's decision means that while the lawsuit against these orders continues, the o

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Breathing Better: Sorting Out Confusion in Physiotherapy

Breathing issues that can't be explained by medical causes are often called things like chronic breathlessness syndrome or complex breathlessness. People with these problems often see a physiotherapist. The physiotherapist might diagnose them with breathing pattern disorder (BrPD) or dysfunctional b

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Mar 15 2025SPORTS

Catch Sports Action Without Breaking the Bank

Sports enthusiasts have plenty of options to enjoy live games and analysis without spending a fortune. ESPN is a popular choice, offering a variety of sports content. The official streaming platform, ESPN+, costs $11. 99 per month or $119. 99 per year. This service provides access to live sports, ex

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Mar 15 2025SPORTS

Deadlifts vs. Nordic Hamstring Exercises: Which is Better for Your Legs?

The world of fitness is always looking for the best way to build muscle and improve performance. Two popular exercises for targeting the hamstrings are the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE). A recent investigation dug into how these exercises affect the hamstring muscle

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Mar 15 2025CRIME

Guns and Self-Defense: How Often Do People Use Them?

The idea that people use guns to defend themselves is often used to support laws that make it easier to carry firearms. However, there's no clear agreement on just how often this happens. To understand this better, let's look at the numbers. The frequency of defensive gun use (DGU) is a hot

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Mitochondrial Diseases: A New Look at Reproductive Options

Mitochondrial diseases are tricky. They are caused by faulty genes in the tiny powerhouses of our cells, called mitochondria. These diseases can be passed from mothers to their children, making family planning a complex issue. The way these faulty genes mix with healthy ones, called heteroplasmy, pl

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Lockdown Lifestyles: How Kids' Habits Changed During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 lockdown, kids aged 6 to 10 faced big changes. Their daily habits, like what they ate, how much they moved, and how long they slept, were all affected. Researchers wanted to see how these changes impacted kids' body composition, especially something called sarcopenic obesity (SO

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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

Duke's Big Problem: Cooper Flagg's Injury and the ACC Tournament

The ACC Tournament took an unexpected turn when Duke's star freshman Cooper Flagg got injured. He sprained his ankle during the first half of Duke's game against Georgia Tech. This left many wondering how it would affect the team's performance in the upcoming semifinal against North Carolina.

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Mar 14 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Love Gone Wrong: A $2, 500 Lesson

Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise, and they can happen to anyone. After a liver transplant, a woman from Boston found herself spending a lot of time alone. She turned to dating apps to connect with others. That's where she met David, or so she thought. David was charming and good-looking. He was

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