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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

How AI Chatbots Measure Up in Rheumatology

AI chatbots are becoming popular for giving health advice. But how good are they really? A recent study looked at four big AI models: DeepSeek-R1, ChatGPT-4. 0, Copilot, and Gemini-2. 0. These models can answer questions about health, but they haven't been tested much in rheumatology, the study of c

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Nov 19 2025CRYPTO

Kraken's Big Move: Crypto Exchange Raises $800M to Expand

Kraken, a well-known crypto exchange, just secured a massive $800 million investment. This huge sum includes a $200 million contribution from Citadel Securities, a major player in the financial world. The goal? To bring traditional finance into the blockchain era. The funding round was split into t

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

The Citadel Joins NCAA Settlement: A Shift in Strategy

The Citadel, a military college, has changed its mind about joining the NCAA settlement. This deal lets schools share money with athletes. The school's president, Gen. Glenn Walters, said they will join starting in the 2026-27 season. This comes after a meeting with the Board of Visitors. The schoo

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

The Citadel's Final Showdown: Can They Bounce Back?

The Citadel football team is gearing up for their last game of the season against East Tennessee State (ETSU). After a tough loss to Wofford, the team is determined to finish strong. The Bulldogs are not happy with their recent performance. They had trouble starting strong and finishing plays, espec

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

The Ancient Art of Kissing: A Look into Its Evolutionary Roots

Kissing is a universal behavior seen in many species, from humans to animals like wolves and polar bears. Recent research suggests that this act of affection has been around for a very long time, dating back to around 21. 5 million years ago. Scientists believe that the common ancestor of humans and

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling Cancer's Complex Web: Genes, Pathways, and New Treatment Ideas

Cancer is a tricky puzzle. Scientists have been using a special tool called the Reactome Graph Database to understand it better. This tool helps them see how different genes work together in the body. They looked at 862 genes that cause cancer and 324 genes that cause other diseases but often show u

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Federal Agents Active in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, an

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

Chilling Out Between Rugby Drills: How Cold Water Affects Performance

Rugby players often push their bodies to the limit, especially in hot conditions. A recent study looked at how cold-water immersion (CWI) between two intense rugby drills affects performance, body responses, and how players feel. Ten male athletes took part in two trials. Each trial involved two 14

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

A Bakery's Pause: Facing Fear in the Immigration Crackdown

Cristina Rojas, a new U. S. citizen, has hit pause on her bakery in Charlotte. The Batchmaker is temporarily closed, not because of a lack of customers, but because of fear. Rojas became a citizen just this year, but that hasn't stopped her from feeling the chill of the current immigration climate.

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Secrets of Neanderthal Noses

Neanderthals have always fascinated scientists, especially their unique facial features. One big question has been why their noses stuck out so much. Some thought it was because they lived in cold places, but a new study says that might not be the whole story. Deep inside a cave in Italy, there's a

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