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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Why Personalized Recovery Predictions Matter After a Stroke

When stroke survivors start their recovery journey, it's not just about the physical healing. It's also about setting realistic goals with the help of their loved ones. This is where prediction models come into play. These models can forecast how well a person might bounce back, but they need to be

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

Drug Cartel Caught by an Unlikely Snitch: A Photo of a French Bulldog

In a surprising turn of events, a group of drug traffickers was taken down by an unexpected informant: a pet French Bulldog named Bob. These criminals were involved in a major drug operation that shipped 448 kg of amphetamines, worth around $46 million, from the UK to Australia. The drugs were hidde

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Observing Real-World Weight Loss with Enavogliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes

There's a new study kicking off soon that wants to see how well enavogliflozin helps people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) lose weight. This drug has already shown promise in clinical settings, but doctors want to see how it works in real-world scenarios. The plan is to track over 1, 000 adults aged 19

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Zinc Empire: A Family Feud

Fifty years ago, two families in South Korea teamed up to create a zinc powerhouse called Korea Zinc. The Choi family managed the new venture, while the Chang family led the parent company, Young Poong. This unique setup was called “two families under one roof. ” Both families agreed to respect each

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Snow Storm Upends Basketball Schedules

It was a chilly surprise for basketball fans as Winter Storm Enzo left a record snowfall in southern states. The NBA had to postpone the Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans game because New Orleans wasn't ready for snow. The city usually has warm weather, so clearing big snow piles isn't someth

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Jan 23 2025RELIGION

Religious Talk: How Quebec's Rules Affect Syrian Refugees

Imagine you're a Syrian refugee who's just arrived in Canada with your kids. How often you talk about religion with them might depend on where you settle. A recent study looked at Syrian refugees in Quebec and other provinces. The big difference? Quebec has strict rules about public religious expres

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

A Year and a Half of War: Life in Gaza Today

Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship Shift: Who’s Affected?

President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Gaza: Rebuilding After Devastation

Imagine waking up to a world that's no longer yours. That's what happened to Hussein Barakat and thousands of other Palestinians in Gaza. After more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, the tiny coastal enclave looks like a war zone. Buildings are reduced to rubble, and homes are flatte

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