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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Why Do Ortho Surgery Trainees in the South of Nigeria Choose Certain Specialties?

Ever noticed how surgeons can be crazy-specific about what they do? Like some prefer fixing bones (orthopaedic surgery), and within that, they might have a favourite body part or problem to tackle. This curious choice of interests among orthopaedic surgery residents in southern Nigeria is no excepti

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

The Surprising War: Trump and Musk vs. Truth

Imagine if the whole world was talking about a new ice cream flavor, but you found out that a big factory was closing down. That's kinda what's happening with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While everyone's busy talking about Greenland and Panama, they're actually in a secret war. The target? Facts and

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Fighting Drug Resistance: A Community Conversation in Cumilla

Antibiotic resistance is a big deal globally, and it's particularly worrying in low-income countries like Bangladesh. A project called COSTAR is trying to fix this problem in Cumilla. This project uses something called the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA) to help people understand antibiotics bette

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Past to Build Better Enzymes

Biocatalysis is all about using enzymes to make stuff, and it's a big deal for many industries. One cool way scientists are making it even better is by looking back in time. They use something called ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR) to figure out what ancient enzymes might have looked like. T

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Meet Dorian Finney-Smith: From Virginia to the Lakers

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Dorian Finney-Smith is a rising NBA star. He recently joined the Los Angeles Lakers, after playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Before this, he spent several years with the Dallas Mavericks, where he made a name for himself as a reliable "3-and-D" player. In 2023, he was part

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

LG's 2025 Monitors: Flexible Screens and Gaming Delights

Ever thought about gaming on a screen you can bend to your will? LG's new 2025 lineup is making this a reality with the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor. This 45-inch display boasts an impressive 5K2K resolution, giving you more pixels than a typical 4K screen but in a wider format. With a 21:

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Train vs. Fire Truck: A Lesson in Safety Gates

In Delray Beach, a fire truck's recent mistake led to a serious accident. The truck driver ignored lowered safety gates and ended up in the path of an oncoming train. The train, operated by Brightline, collided with the fire truck. Three firefighters suffered severe injuries, and twelve train passen

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Why Are Prime Numbers So Special?

Prime numbers, often called the "atoms of arithmetic, " have fascinated mathematicians for ages. These unique numbers, only divisible by one and themselves, might seem totally random. But they actually hide intriguing patterns. Understanding their distribution could shed light on many areas of mathe

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

You know how our body works? Each part has a job, and they all work together. Like, the hands grab food, the mouth eats it, and the belly digests it. If they don't work as a team, our body can't function well. The same goes for businesses. Working together is the secret sauce to their success. In t

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Game Changers: 5 NBA Stars Who Dominated Business After Retirement

Not all retired NBA stars fade into the background after hanging up their jerseys. Some step into new opportunities with the same drive they had on the court. Take Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal—their post-NBA careers are legendary for smart moves and massive fortunes. But there

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