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Elon Musk's Social Media Mix-Up: The Truth About Government Funding

December 21, 2024

This week, billionaire Elon Musk caused a stir on social media. He posted over 100 times, sharing information about a government funding bill that wasn't accurate. Musk claimed lawmakers were getting a big raise, but the truth was different. The most they could get was a small increase of 3. 8%. He

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CVS Pharmacy in Hot Water: Did They Fill Unlawful Prescriptions?

December 19, 2024

The Justice Department has started a fight with CVS Pharmacy, claiming they've been filling prescriptions that break the law. These aren't just any prescriptions, though – we're talking about dangerous amounts of opioids, and sometimes even mixes of drugs that aren't safe. Plus, they allegedly got p

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Chelsea's Backup Stars: A Look at the Fans' Preferred Lineup Against Shamrock Rovers

December 19, 2024

Over the past few weeks, Chelsea’s rotation policy has been a bit wobbly due to injuries and a packed fixture schedule. Tonight, they face Shamrock Rovers, a game that's not crucial for the competition but still carries some pride. So, let’s take a look at who fans want to see on the pitch. The fan

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Sleep Apnea Screening Made Easy: A Mix of Tech and Questions

December 19, 2024

Imagine trying to diagnose sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, without spending hours hooked up to machines. That's what researchers are aiming for with a new approach that combines machine learning, simple questionnaires, and a device that monitors your oxygen levels. The traditional method, call

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Tottenham's Big Blunder: Postecoglou’s Heartache after Chelsea Comeback

December 9, 2024

Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, was left heartbroken after his team blew a 2-0 lead at home against their rivals, Chelsea. The match started well for Spurs, with two early goals, but things quickly went downhill. They ended up losing 4-3, conceding four goals in the second half.

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The Surprising Truth About False Confessions

December 5, 2024

Confessions play a huge role in solving crimes, but sometimes, innocent people admit to crimes they didn't commit. Research often uses students or volunteers in controlled settings, which may not fully capture the real deal. Let's dive deeper into false confessions during police interrogations. We'l

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Assessing Legal Professionals' Knowledge on Age and False Memories

November 30, 2024

Imagine you're a detective in a small town. You're investigating a case where a young girl saw her mother's murder. You're trying to figure out if her memory is real or if she's just recalling something she was told. A study asked real legal professionals like judges, lawyers, and police officers to

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Talking About Recalls: How Danish Radiographers Explain Mammogram Risks

November 21, 2024

In Denmark, there aren't any set rules for telling women about the chances of being called back after a mammogram. This means that how it's done can vary a lot. A study looked into how radiographers at a Danish mammography center and breast cancer clinic handle this. They talked to the radiographers

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Emma Hayes: A Coach's Journey Beyond the Classroom

November 18, 2024

Meet Emma Hayes, a coach with over 20 years of experience, transforming teams like Chelsea into powerhouses and even guiding the USWNT to Olympic gold. She believes that coaching licenses only scratch the surface. Real-world experience is where the magic happens. Hayes started young, at just 20, and

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Mindray's CL900i: A New Stay in HIV Screening

November 16, 2024

Ever thought about how we check for HIV? Well, one of the top tests, the Architect-HIV Ag/Ab combo, is great at finding the virus early, but it can sometimes give false positives. That's where Mindray's new test, the CL900i, comes in. Scientists tried out this new test on 195 old samples. These samp