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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Celebrity Draft Dodging Scandal Reveals Bigger Issues

Taiwan is facing a serious problem with its military reserves. A recent scandal involving celebrities dodging the draft has brought attention to the issue. Authorities have charged 28 people for helping 24 men avoid military service by faking medical conditions. This includes actors, influencers, an

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Bold Move: The Huawei Ban and China's Reaction

Taiwan has recently taken a firm stance in the ongoing US-China trade war by joining the crackdown on Huawei. This move has not only put a strain on the already tense relationship between China and Taiwan but also highlighted the broader implications of the trade war on global technology. The decis

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Wake County's Rabies Alert: Stay Safe, Stay Informed

Wake County is facing a serious issue with rabies. A fox that bit a man on Tuesday was found to have rabies on Wednesday. This is the fourth case this month. The attack happened near Pulley Town Road and Thornburg Drive in Wake Forest. Animal Control was called in to catch the fox and test it. Lucki

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Shape Matters in Measuring Skin Heat During Workouts

Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

A Clash of Titans: Holloway's Take on Topuria vs. Oliveira

Max Holloway, a seasoned UFC fighter, has his eyes on the upcoming lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. He has a personal stake in this matchup, having fought both fighters in the past. Holloway lost to Topuria in a recent bout but defeated Oliveira back in 2

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Smart Use of Antibiotics: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Antibiotics are powerful tools in medicine. They help fight infections. But using them too much can lead to resistance. This makes infections harder to treat. Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs) aim to use these drugs wisely. However, not all ASPs are created equal. Different places use different

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

What Do People Think About the Medicaid Sterilization Rule?

The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons.

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Nvidia's Stock Soars Despite Trade Hurdles

Nvidia, the AI chip powerhouse, saw its shares reach a new peak on Wednesday, climbing to $154. 31 each. This marks a 4. 3% increase from the previous day's close, pushing the company's total value to $3. 76 trillion. This makes Nvidia the most valuable company globally, surpassing tech giants like

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Tomato Resilience: The Power of Fungi and Natural Boosters

In the quest to make tomatoes tougher against dry spells, scientists have turned to some unusual allies: fungi and natural plant boosters. The focus was on two Italian tomato varieties, Principe Borghese and San Marzano nano. The team used high-tech plant scanning to see how these tomatoes fared und

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Jun 26 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Hidden Water Secrets Unveiled by Curiosity Rover

The Curiosity rover has sent back some fascinating pictures from Mars. These images show strange patterns on a mountain. Scientists think these patterns might tell us about water on Mars a long time ago. Mars is a dry, dusty place now. But it wasn't always like this. Long ago, rivers, lakes, and ma

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