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May 19 2025HEALTH

Schools and the Gluten-Free Challenge

Celiac disease is a tricky condition. It is an autoimmune disorder that flares up when someone with it eats gluten. This causes inflammation in the intestines and a range of symptoms. The only way to manage it is by sticking to a gluten-free diet. This can be tough, especially for kids in school

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May 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mercury's Hidden Impact on River Turtles

Mercury is a sneaky pollutant. It can travel far from its source and end up in unexpected places. This is a problem for freshwater turtles. They are already struggling with habitat loss and over-collection. Now, they face another threat: mercury pollution. Mercury finds its way into water bodies. I

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

The gut and the brain are more connected than many people realize. For those with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSDs), this connection can lead to some serious health issues. These issues often involve the gut and the brain not working together proper

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

Pony. ai's Self-Driving Car Fire: What Went Wrong?

Self-driving technology is advancing rapidly. But it's not without its hiccups. Pony. ai, a Chinese company, recently had a scare. One of its robotaxis caught fire in Beijing. The good news is, no one was hurt. The bad news is, the cause of the fire is still a mystery. Pony. ai's cars are equi

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Board Chair's Big Sell-Off

Robyn Denholm, the head of Tesla's board, has been making some serious moves in the stock market. She's sold over 500 million dollars worth of Tesla shares in the last few years. This is a big deal because it's more than what most other big company board chairs have made in the same time. Denholm's

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May 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's AI Siri: The Road to Recovery

Apple's AI journey has been bumpy, to say the least. The tech giant is now focused on revamping its AI assistant, Siri. This effort is part of a broader strategy to catch up in the AI race. The company's initial approach to AI was cautious, to put it mildly. Top brass were hesitant to invest heavily

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Romania's Choice: A Shift Towards Europe

Romania's presidential election was a nail-biter, with a pro-European candidate emerging victorious over a hard-right nationalist. The outcome was a clear indication of the country's desire to strengthen its ties with the West. The election was a close call, with the front-runner, George Simion, ini

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Tax Plan Talks: Sunday Showdown

Republicans are hustling to fix their big tax cut and border security plan. They are planning a rare Sunday night meeting to push it forward. This comes after a setback on Friday. The House Budget Committee voted against moving the bill ahead. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. They had

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May 19 2025POLITICS

A New Start for NJ Transit: Engineers and Management Find Common Ground

A possible solution has emerged from the three-day standoff between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. This union represents 450 engineers who had been on strike. The tentative agreement, if approved, could resume normal operations and ease the strain on com

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May 19 2025HEALTH

How Frail Patients Recover After Early Physiotherapy

In the world of healthcare, a big question is how well frail patients bounce back after getting early physiotherapy while in the hospital. This is especially true for those who are in the hospital for a short, intense period. A recent study took a close look at this issue. It focused on people who w

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