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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Kids and Cops: The Shocking Rise in Violence

Lately, police officers are having to use force more often when dealing with violent kids. Numbers have skyrocketed, with over 85, 000 incidents in just one year. This is a big increase from the year before, and it's more than double what it was back in 2017. Cops even had to draw their guns 546 tim

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

The Trendelenburg Twist: A Better Way to Predict Fluid Needs in ARDS Patients on VV-ECMO

Fluid management is tricky for patients on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Too much fluid can make things worse. So, predicting how well a patient will respond to fluids is crucial. A study in an intensive care unit (ICU) loo

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Why Do Teens Quit Sports? Unpacking the Problem

Have you ever wondered why some teens give up sports even though it's good for their health and social life? Researchers have been digging into this issue to figure out what's causing the dropout rate in youth sports. It's a common problem that's causing concern, and finding solutions means understa

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Boosting Zoo Animal Well-being: A Practical Guide

Zoo animal welfare is under the microscope these days. While zoos have made strides in care and management, there's still room for improvement. To push things forward, turning theoretical welfare ideas into real-life actions is crucial. Let's start with a well-known definition to set a baseline for

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

How Jimmy Carter's Image Changed Over Time

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Overnight Crime Wave Hits Vehicles in Palos Hills

In the quiet night of Dec. 27, Palos Hills saw a surge in car burglaries. Seven vehicles fell victim to thieves, with items like GPS devices, cell phones, and even a child's stuffed toy being taken. Most of the break-ins happened in community parking lots of apartment and condo complexes, but one ca

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Battle: Doctors on Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer is no joke – it's the third most common cancer globally and the second most common in Saudi Arabia. It's also the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. While its incidence is rising, high-income countries are seeing a decrease, thanks to effective screening programs. Bu

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence: A Closer Look in India

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life tough in many ways, including a rise in intimate partner violence (IPV) globally. But in India, the picture isn't so clear. Some studies show an increase in IPV during lockdowns, while others don't. This makes it important to understand how COVID-19 exposure affec

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Dec 29 2024CRIME

Exploring Measures for Tech-Based Sexual Abuse: A Review

These days, technology is everywhere. From smartphones to the internet, it's a part of our daily lives. But sadly, it's also being used to harm people in ways that are hard to track. We're talking about tech-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA). This happens when people use digital tools to

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