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Money Troubles in the Movie Biz: A Director's Struggle

February 19, 2025

The movie industry is a tough place to make a living, as director Brady Corbet can tell you. He recently shared that he hasn't made any money from his Oscar-nominated film, "The Brutalist. " This isn't just a one-off situation. Many filmmakers are facing financial struggles, even when their movies g

health

The Hidden Forces Driving Antibiotic Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa

February 19, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a silent crisis. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a major threat to public health. Everyone is talking about how to change the behavior of doctors and patients. They also discuss improving the pipeline for new medicines. But few people are looking at th

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Farm to City: How Life and Work Affect Mental Health in China

February 17, 2025

In China, mental health is a big issue for people who live in rural areas. These people, often called Workers with Agricultural Hukou (WAH), have a tough time. They face different challenges based on where they live, what they do for work, and how they are treated by society. This study is all about

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Fighting TB in the Western Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities

February 17, 2025

TB is still a big problem in the Western Pacific. The World Health Organization (WHO) made a plan to fight it, called the Western Pacific Regional Framework to End TB. This plan is part of bigger global health goals, like the End TB Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals. The plan has some

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MS and Facial Pain: What You Need to Know About Percutaneous Treatments

February 17, 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including facial pain. This pain, known as trigeminal neuralgia, is often described as sharp and sudden, like an electric shock. Percutaneous treatments are minimally invasive

politics

Land Debate in South Africa: Truth vs. Myth

February 15, 2025

South Africa has long grappled with the legacy of apartheid, and land reform remains a hot-button issue. The Expropriation Act, passed last year, aims to address the stark imbalance in land ownership. White landowners control a whopping 72% of agricultural land, while black South Africans, who make

environment

Sickening Truth: Navy SEALs Face Health Risks in Polluted Waters

February 15, 2025

Imagine a place where the ocean water is so dirty that it makes people sick. This isn't some distant land; it's right here in California, at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. Over the past six years, beaches near this base have been shut down multiple times because the water was too contaminate

crime

Wrong Door, Wrong Decision

February 15, 2025

Ralph Yarl, a young Black honor student, was shot by an 86-year-old man, Andrew Lester, in 2023. It all happened because Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. Yarl, now a freshman at Texas A&M, was just trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, on the other hand, was convinced he was defendi

politics

Trump's Big Moves: Energy Boost and Vaccine Funds Cut

February 15, 2025

Trump made some significant decisions recently. He set up a new council focused on making the US a major player in the energy world. This move is all about boosting domestic energy production. He even mentioned a big pipeline project to bring more fuel to New York and New England. This isn't just ab

crime

Smelling Clues: Tracking Down Gun Handlers Through Scent

February 14, 2025

Picture this: a crime scene with a shooting. Police find empty cartridges. What can they do? Fingerprints might be there, but they are often messed up and not always helpful. So, what else can they use? How about the scent left behind? Let's dive into a unique experiment. Scientists set up a