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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech for Doctors: How Imaging Decision Tools Can Help or Hinder

Doctors often need help deciding when to order scans like X-rays or MRIs. A tool called a clinical decision support system (CDSS) is designed to assist with these choices. The MIDAS trial tested one such tool, ESR iGuide, in four big German hospitals. But using new tech in hospitals isn't easy. The

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Jul 05 2025POLITICS

North Carolina Senate Race Gets a Shake-Up

Senator Thom Tillis' decision not to run again has changed the game in North Carolina's Senate race. This move has big effects on who might win control of the Senate in the next elections. Democrats need to win four more seats to take charge, and North Carolina is a key place for them to start. In

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

How Sunlight and Natural Chemicals Can Clean Up Water

In a recent study, scientists found a surprising way to make water cleaner. They used sunlight and a common natural chemical called humic acid to speed up the breakdown of tiny pollutants in water. The study focused on a process where ultraviolet A (UVA) light activates a chemical called periodate (

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Jul 04 2025LIFESTYLE

What's Open and Shut on July 4th, 2025?

July 4th, 2025, is a big deal in the U. S. It's the day Americans celebrate their independence with big parties, fireworks, and lots of food. But before you rush out, know that many places will be closed. It's a federal holiday, so government offices, banks, and some shops won't be open. Plan ahead

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

The Idaho College Murders: A Guilty Plea and Lingering Questions

Nearly three years after the shocking murders of four University of Idaho students, Bryan Kohberger has admitted to the crimes. This sudden guilty plea, just weeks before his trial was set to begin, has left many people stunned and searching for answers. Kohberger, a criminology student, was arreste

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

How a Tiny Gene Helps Watermelons Beat the Heat

Droughts are becoming more common and severe. This is bad news for watermelons, which need plenty of water to grow. Farmers are struggling to keep their crops healthy and productive in these harsh conditions. Scientists are looking for ways to help. One promising solution is a gene called ClTCP4. T

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Hospital Visits That Could Be Avoided: What Changed During COVID-19?

In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Detention Center: A Controversial Move in the Everglades

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat

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Jul 03 2025WEATHER

Hot and Dry Days Ahead: What to Expect This Weekend

Weather is changing up its game just before the holiday weekend. After a round of afternoon storms on Wednesday, things are about to get hotter and drier. The good news is less rain. The bad news is more heat. Wednesday is another hot and muggy day. Temperatures will climb near 93 degrees in the af

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Smart Money Moves in Crime Scene Blood Detection

In crime scene investigations, blood is a big deal. It can solve murders, rapes, and other serious crimes. But how do experts know if the blood is human? Two methods were put to the test in Pakistan. The first method uses a special tool called Anti-Human Hemoglobin (Ah-HB). It's cheaper but not as

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