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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Olivet University: California Court Says No More

Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t

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Dec 16 2024EDUCATION

Second Chance at Education: How Donations Boost GED Scores

In Idaho, the Adult Education Center at North Idaho College is a beacon of hope for those seeking a fresh start. With free tuition and learning materials, it welcomes anyone over 16 who wants to improve their basic skills. Many students come from diverse backgrounds, some having dropped out of schoo

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Operating on Sleep: A Decade-Long Look at OSA Surgeries

What happens when you try to fix snoring and breathing problems during sleep with surgery? This study takes a long look at what surgeons did to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the United States from 2004 to 2020. They dived into a big healthcare database to see how many surgeries were done an

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Man Tries to Return Book After 50 Years – Library Isn’t Impressed

In a unique twist, a 63-year-old man from Chicago attempted to return a book he borrowed 50 years ago from a library in Warren, Michigan. But the library wasn't interested, as if saying, "Better late than never, but really, it's too late. " Chuck Hildebrandt, now in his 60s, had taken out a baseball

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Nursing Students Share Their Thoughts on Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatrics

Trauma-Informed Care, or TIC, is a big deal in pediatric nursing. Kids are especially vulnerable to trauma, so nurses need to be extra careful and skilled. This study decided to ask undergraduate nursing students in Egypt about their take on TIC. It's a way to see if they're learning what they need

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Polo Passion: What Harry and Meghan's Show Tells Us

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series “Polo” hasn’t been a hit with critics. They wanted to show the glamorous world of polo, but it’s been called boring and tone-deaf. The series follows polo players and their lavish lives, with Harry and Meghan barely appearing. They say they didn’t cont

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Buckley's Big Break: A Cut-short Victory over Covington

Joaquin Buckley scored a major victory at UFC on ESPN 63, defeating former title challenger Colby Covington by doctor stoppage. The fight took place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and ended at 4:42 of Round 3 due to a nasty cut on Covington's right eyebrow. The cut worsened throughout the bout,

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The Amazing World of Nanotech in Eye Medicine

Did you know nearly 2. 2 billion people globally suffer from vision impairment? That’s a lot of eyes struggling! The eye is like a fortress, protecting itself with barriers that make it tough for medicine to get in. This is especially true for diseases deep inside the eye. Doctors usually use eye dr

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Marine Microalgae: A Sustainable Solution for Industries

Did you know that tiny marine plants, called microalgae, are making big waves in industries? They're not just adding color to your favorite smoothie; these powerhouses are being grown in special buildings or open spaces to create biomass. This biomass is a hot commodity for making food, medicines, c

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Saving Fruits with Sugar and Plasma: A science trick

Have you ever noticed that an apple slice turns brown faster than you can say "peel me"? That's thanks to an enzyme named polyphenol oxidase (PPO). Scientists have found a neat trick using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to stop this. CAP is like a gentle, invisible breeze that can turn off PPO. In a

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