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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Battling Breast Cancer Resistance

Focus on the tough topic of breast cancer. This time scientists are examining the specific challenge faced by individuals with HER2-positive breast cancer. The good thing is that HER2-targeted therapy has been effective in improving patient outcomes. This therapy works by targeting a protei

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Flu Fever Hits the U. S. : What You Need to Know

Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Movies: Should We Know When It’s Used?

The Oscars might soon need films to share if they used AI to make the movie. AI is everywhere in movies, not only in high-tech visual effects but also in sound and music. Many different films, like "The Brutalist" and "Dune: Part Two", have used AI in various ways. Big shots in the movie world are

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chelsea Handler's Funny Business at the Awards

In recent comedic event, Chelsea Handler didn't miss the opportunity to crack a few jokes at the expense of some well-known names at the Critics Choice Awards. This was her second time hosting the event. Her jokes including some recent big story oddities, such as the ongoing back and forth between J

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

NIH Cuts Funding Stuns Scientists

Imagine this. You are a researcher at a top university. You rely on federal funding for your work. Suddenly, the federal government slashes the money used for basic operations. That is exactly what happened recently. The National Institutes of Health announced a sudden cut to indirect costs. Indire

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Choices of China's Multi-transitory Patient Preference.

In China, many people suffer from multiple chronic conditions. They have to grapple with poor health and high mortality. To tackle this, the government has created several policies to help people access healthcare efficiently. But there is a hiccup, many of China's hospital-bound patients get more t

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

State Medicaid Costs Skyrocket

State governments across the nation are facing a steep challenge with Medicaid. Why? Because the people who stayed enrolled in Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be sicker than anyone anticipated. This means the states are seeing a big jump in medical costs to care for these individu

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Rivers Run Wild: The Hidden Dangers to Shallow Foundational Bridges

Bridges with shallow foundations rest on the ground, not buried deep in it. This makes them easy targets for flood scouring. The flood eats away at the surrounding land and foundation side. During severe states the bridge can encounter pipes in a horseshoe shape pressure at the base this ca

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Chinese Social Media

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th

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