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Jul 03 2025OPINION

Elie Wiesel's Legacy: A Call to Action

Elie Wiesel, known for his powerful memoir "Night, " was more than just an author. He was a Holocaust survivor, a Nobel laureate, and a strong voice for the Jewish people and Israel. His words and actions taught us to speak up when the world stays silent. Nine years after his passing, the world mar

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Jul 02 2025BUSINESS

Wax Road: Construction Chaos Hits Local Shops

Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction. Th

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Can AI Predict How Well Cancer Treatment Will Work?

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a tough cancer to treat. Doctors have a hard time figuring out which treatments will work best for each patient. One big challenge is predicting how well a patient will respond to immunotherapy, a treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer. Researcher

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Heart Disease: What Your Genes Can Tell You

Heart disease is a big deal. It's one of the leading causes of death worldwide. But what if we could use our genes to predict who is at risk? That's where polygenic risk scores (PRS) come in. These scores look at many genes to see if someone might be more likely to develop coronary artery disease (C

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Brain Swelling Affects Cancer Treatment Success

Brain cancer is tough to beat. Doctors use special tools to fight it. One tool is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It zaps cancer with precise radiation. But sometimes, the brain swells around the tumor. This swelling is called perilesional edema (PLE). Does PLE make the treatment less effective? R

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Silent Advocates: Why NASA's Supporters Stayed Quiet

A recent protest at NASA Headquarters saw people rallying against budget cuts. Yet, major advocacy groups like the Planetary Society stayed silent. This raises questions about their role in supporting space exploration. The protest aimed to highlight the impact of budget cuts on NASA's missions. It

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Jun 30 2025HISTORY

A Remarkable Reunion: Soldier and Survivor Meet After 80 Years

In Los Angeles, two elderly men, Jack Moran and Andrew Roth, shared an emotional embrace. Moran, a former U. S. Army soldier, and Roth, a Holocaust survivor, had a unique connection. Decades ago, Moran helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp where Roth was imprisoned. Both men were teenag

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer, One Step at a Time

In Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas is a symbol of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, a type of blood cancer that affects Black Americans more than any other group. Lynce's journey began with a sudden loss of mobility, a stark reminder of the disease's impact on her bod

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Moving Forward: How to Handle Climate Change Relocations

Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes. This is a big deal. But how can we make sure these moves are fair and helpful? First, let's talk about consent. People should have a say in whether they move or not. No one should be forced out of their home without their agreement. But getting

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Anxiety in Young People: The Role of Natural Brain Chemicals

Anxiety is a common issue among young people, often starting in the teenage years. The body's own cannabis-like chemicals, called endocannabinoids, might play a big part in this. These chemicals, AEA and 2-AG, could help doctors understand anxiety better and improve treatments. Researchers studied

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