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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Three Hidden Gems to Stream on Hulu in January 2025

Hulu, the go-to place for shows from ABC and Fox, also offers a mix of international content. This January, dive into three underrated shows that you shouldn't miss. First up is "The Jetty, " a British mystery starring Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning. Set in a small town in Lancashire, Embe

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Discovering Value: Voices of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Flemish Care

Imagine you're in a Flemish residential care facility. Ten people with intellectual disabilities were asked about the most important things in their lives and what they thought about managing their own support. They used photos to tell their stories. Their photos and conversations told us something

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

How Arabidopsis Stops Making New Blood Vessels When Hurt

Plants have a fascinating ability to create new vessels after being damaged, right? They can even do this when attacked by bad guys that steal their food! Scientists in Germany wanted to find out what helps or hinders this process, so they looked for genes in Arabidopsis mutants that changed how new

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Artistic Echoes: From 1927 to 2007

In 2007, a documentary called Generación 27 - Creación, vanguardia y vida aired on Canal Sur Andalucia in Spain. This documentary celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Generation of 27, a notable artistic movement. The documentary explored how some contemporary artists, particularly those involved

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

What's Next for Trump's Nominees? A Look at Day 3's Hearings

Day 3 of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominee hearings gave us a sneak peek into the battles ahead. Scott Bessent, nominated for Treasury, stressed the importance of making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. He believes this will prevent a tax hike for the middle class and boost the economy.

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Polypill's Journey: From Heart Disease to Heart Failure

For over ten years, scientists have been testing a special combination of medications called the polypill. This pill is designed to tackle atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which is a fancy name for heart diseases caused by clogged arteries. Now, researchers are wondering if this same

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Rep. Rick Crawford Takes Helm of House Intelligence Committee

In an unexpected move, Speaker Mike Johnson picked Rep. Rick Crawford from Arkansas to lead the House Intelligence Committee. This comes just a day after Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant, has been serving on the committee for several years. He was

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Darien Schools Keep Gifted Program After Parents Speak Out

The Darien Board of Education has decided to maintain the Idea Program, which focuses on gifted and talented students, for the next school year. The vote was 7-2 in favor, following a meeting where parents, students, and alumni shared their positive experiences with the program. One former student,

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

America's Healthcare Hopes: A Split View on Trump's Plans

A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Danielle Collins: A Team Player Despite Health Struggles

A big win for Team USA at the United Cup! Guess who played a key role? Yes, ‘Danimal, ’ aka Danielle Collins, was a driving force despite being under the weather. She didn’t compete, but her presence counted. She cheered from the bench, keeping spirits high. Even through sickness, Collins showed wha

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