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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Storytime Online: Changing Minds About Transgender Kids

Transgender children and teens often face a lot of stigma, which can harm their health and school life. It might seem surprising, but getting familiar with people from stigmatized groups can help reduce stigma. We can understand their special experiences and feelings better. Watching videos, especia

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado Detained at Caracas Protest

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Brain Injury Trials: A New Look at Early Interventions

Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Budget Cuts Before Fires: LA's Fire Department Faces Reduced Funds

Just seven months before the destructive Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles, the city slashed more than $17. 5 million from its fire department budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The total budget for the fire department was set at $819. 64 million, down from the previous year's $837. 2 mill

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

How Data Can Boost Civil Servant Morale

Public servants play a crucial role in connecting the government with its citizens. Their work directly influences how national policies are put into action. A recent study in China used the Labor Force Survey to find out more about these public servants and their professional identity. The study a

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Automatic Question Classifiers: A Look at Oracle SQL Exam Questions

Imagine you're preparing for an Oracle SQL certification exam. The questions you face might contain code snippets, making them tricky to classify. This study takes a closer look at designing automatic classifiers for such questions. Why is this important? Classifying questions helps in creating a r

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

Ford's New Supercar: A Nod to History

Ford has unveiled a special edition of its high-performance Mustang GTD, priced at an impressive $325, 000. This special model, dubbed the "Spirit of America, " pays homage to the historical jet-propelled cars that once shared the same name. The car is painted white, with distinctive red and blue s

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Which Team Should Snag Alex Bregman?

This offseason, MLB experts from CBS Sports are debating various topics in their weekly Batting Around roundtable. This time, they're discussing the future of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Who needs him the most? R. J. Anderson thinks the Red Sox should grab him. With Bregman on board, the

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Jan 10 2025CRYPTO

US Plans to Sell Seized Bitcoins, a Big Crypto Sale

Imagine this: a massive stash of bitcoins, worth around $6. 4 billion today, is up for grabs. These aren't just any bitcoins; they were stolen from Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace, way back in 2012. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) got its hands on them in 2020, after a lengthy investigat

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Jan 10 2025CRYPTO

Financial Advisors Jump on the Crypto Bandwagon

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a normal part of our financial landscape, and President-elect Donald Trump's support during the 2024 election has given them a huge boost. A recent survey shows that financial advisors are now more eager than ever to invest in crypto. This is a big change from just a fe

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