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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

How Different Violent Offenders and Non-Offenders with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Compare in Europe

European researchers took a step to unravel the mystery surrounding violence in women with severe mental illnesses. They examined women diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) who were found guilty of violent crimes and were sent to secure facilities. These 'cases' were compared with w

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Dec 04 2024BUSINESS

Waggon’s Game-Changing Approach to Logistics Gets Awarded

The logistics business has been all over the place this year, making it tough for new and small companies to keep up. But a newcomer, Waggon, has not only survived but thrived. Starting with a goal to improve customer service in brokerages and treat employees well, Waggon is showing it can do both.

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

How Much Practice Do Surgeons Need for Robot-Assisted Hernia Surgery?

Ever thought about how surgeons learn to use robots for hernia repairs? It turns out, nobody really knows how much practice they need. It's like learning to ride a bike – you'll fall a few times. But in surgery, those falls matter a lot! Scientists are busy figuring this out. They're studying how m

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Exploring Opera's Impact on Mental Health Awareness

Imagine watching an opera where the lead character has schizophrenia. This isn't just a story—it's a real-life journey of Elyn Saks, who went from experiencing psychosis to teaching law and finding love. A university decided to bring this story to life and study its impact. They held live performanc

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

California Lawmakers: Tackling Costs and Trump's Policies

As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improvin

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Age-Defying Muscle: Combining Strength and Tai Chi

Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and function with age, hits many seniors. But can a mix of strength training and traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi keep muscles stronger longer? Let's find out! First, what is sarcopenia? It's a natural part of aging, like wrinkles but for muscles. As we g

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Social Support: Breaking the Cycle of IPV Among Mothers and Daughters in Cameroon

In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers'

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Dec 02 2024CELEBRITIES

Tech Dad: Alexis Ohanian Teaches Kids Computer Skills

Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, is more than just a tech whiz. He loves bonding with his daughters, Olympia and Adira, enjoying activities like golfing, playing video games, and cooking. But now, he's adding tech to the mix. Recently, he vowed to teach them how to fix c

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Romania's Elections: A Balance of EU Support and National Identity

In a recent parliamentary vote, Romania's center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu appears to have won a quarter of the vote, beating the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) by a close margin. AUR secured nearly 20 percent, pushing them into the

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