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epa

Vietnam's Hepatitis A: Urban vs Rural

May 17, 2025

In Vietnam, the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is heavily influenced by the living conditions of people. This includes having access to clean water and proper sanitation. Over the last 20 years, there hasn't been much data collected on HAV in Vietnam. This makes it hard to understand how the viru

education

Navigating Student Loan Confusion: What Borrowers Need to Know

May 17, 2025

The student loan landscape has become a maze of uncertainty. Borrowers are facing a mix of resumed collections, legal hurdles, and departmental changes. The U. S. Education Department has restarted involuntary collections on defaulted loans, affecting about 5. 3 million people. This means some borro

health

Choosing the Best Spot for Your Medical Scan

May 17, 2025

Patients often need to decide where to go for their medical scans. This isn't always an easy choice. Some people prefer hospital outpatient radiology departments. Others go to retail radiology clinics. What makes one place better than the other? A recent study looked into this question. The study a

science

The Power of Vanadium in Boosting Hydrogen Production

May 17, 2025

Hydrogen is a clean energy source that can be produced through water splitting. This process involves breaking water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. However, the oxygen side of this reaction, known as the oxygen evolution reaction or OER, is slow and inefficient. This slowdown is a major hurdle

environment

The Plank Road Sidewalk Problem

May 16, 2025

The Plank Road sidewalk in Baton Rouge has been a persistent issue for years. It is a problem that has left a business owner frustrated and concerned for his neighbor's safety. The sidewalk has been a hazard for several years. Brian Ford, a local business owner, has been trying to get it fixed.

health

How Good Are Doctors At Guessing Right?

May 16, 2025

Doctors often rely on tests to figure out what's wrong with a patient. But how often do they guess right just by using their brains and what they see? Not many people have looked into this. So, a group decided to check how well doctors in a hospital's internal medicine department do at this. The

politics

The Supreme Court's Citizenship Showdown

May 15, 2025

The highest court in the land is set to tackle a contentious issue: birthright citizenship. The Trump administration is pushing to change the rules, but it's facing stiff opposition. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is clear: anyone born in the U. S. is a citizen. However, the current administ

entertainment

Super Earth Under Siege: The Next Big Battle in Helldivers 2

May 15, 2025

The Illuminate, an alien force, is making a big move in Helldivers 2. They are planning to attack Super Earth, the home of humanity. This news comes from a PlayStation social media post from the Czech Republic. The post, which was in Czech, was translated to reveal a urgent message: "All Helldivers

weather

Stormy Weather Ahead: What to Expect in Western Wisconsin

May 15, 2025

Western Wisconsin is about to experience a shift in weather patterns. After a period of summer-like conditions and a lack of rain, a new storm system is on the way. This system is expected to bring a mix of low-level moisture, instability, and wind shear, all of which are ingredients for severe weat

politics

U. S. Backtracks on AI Chip Export Limits: A New Chapter in Tech Diplomacy

May 14, 2025

The U. S. Department of Commerce has decided to undo a recent rule that was set to limit the export of AI chips to various international markets. This move came after pushback from the tech industry and several countries. The rule, which was supposed to start on a Thursday, aimed to control the numb