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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

The Future of Medicine: Real-World Data Drives Change

For ages, doctors have depended on pricey, lengthy randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to figure out how medicines and surgeries work. These trials answer one question at a time and use limited data from short periods only. But now, the healthcare world is embracing real-world data (RWD), gathered t

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Two Decades Later: Mall Kidnapper Finally Brought to Justice

In an incredible turn of events, a jury convicted a 67-year-old man last week for a 1994 kidnapping at the Oakridge Mall, thanks to a cold-case investigation that relied on DNA evidence. Thomas John Loguidice was found guilty of felony kidnapping with the intent to rob, after he was linked to the cr

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Encanto's Magic: A Permanent Fiesta at EPCOT!

Disney World has made an exciting announcement! "¡Celebración Encanto! " is now a permanent feature at EPCOT. This joyful sing-along show, inspired by the popular Disney movie "Encanto, " first appeared at CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in June. Originally, it was planned as a limited-time event, but it

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Bears vs. Bulldogs Basketball Showdown: Stream and Tips

Get ready for an exciting college basketball clash on Monday night! This time, it's the Cent. Arkansas Bears hosting The Citadel Bulldogs at the Farris Center in Conway, Arkansas. Both teams are looking to bounce back from tough losses in their previous games. The Bulldogs have been enjoying a long

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

“Designing a Digital Tool to Assess Protein in Plant-Based Meals for Seniors”

More people are switching to plant-based diets, and one group that needs special attention is older adults. A diet low in protein and quality can be harmful to their health. To help, researchers are creating a digital tool to measure protein quality in the plant-based meals older adults eat. They're

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's New Demand: Abolish the Debt Ceiling

Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Georgia Court Boots DA from Trump Case: A Big Twist

In a stunning turn of events, a Georgia appellate court has kicked Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, off the case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. This case centers around Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in Georgia. The court's decision, ma

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

What Matters Most: Users' Preferences for Depression Care

People often talk about how digital mental health tools are helpful. But what really matters to those who use them? A recent study dug into that question, focusing on what users think about digital and traditional ways to manage depression. The researchers wanted to know more than just if these too

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Ethics Panel Flips: Gaetz Report Gets Green Light

In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Big Win Over Disney

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in a lengthy battle with Disney. ABC News, a part of Disney, agreed to pay Trump a massive $15 million. What sparked this settlement? Earlier this year, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos made a mistake during a broadcast. He sai

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