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How Patients Talk About Ankle Replacements Online

June 27, 2025

People are increasingly sharing their health journeys on social media. A recent study looked at how patients discuss total ankle replacements on Facebook and Instagram. The study found that most posts were about recovery milestones, not complications. This might give a skewed view of the procedure. ...

crime

Wander Franco: A Fall from Grace and a Question of Justice

June 27, 2025

Wander Franco, a once-promising baseball star, now faces serious consequences after being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in his home country, the Dominican Republic. The court's decision was clear, but the punishment was not as severe as many had hoped. Franco avoided jail time, receiving

sports

NBA Draft Day 2: Trades and Surprises Shake Up the Second Round

June 27, 2025

The NBA draft's second round kicked off with a bang, as teams started swapping picks almost immediately. The Phoenix Suns made the first move, selecting Rasheer Fleming after a quick trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns gave up the No. 36 pick and two future second-round picks to move up

business

Nike's Stock Soars on Stronger-Than-Predicted Earnings

June 27, 2025

Nike's stock price surged after the company shared its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The sportswear leader saw a 12% drop in revenue compared to last year, but it still managed to exceed what analysts had predicted. The company's profit also took a hit, falling to $211 million from $1. 5 billion th

science

Bison in Trouble: The Hidden Threat of Mycoplasma bovis

June 27, 2025

Bison in the United States are facing a serious problem: Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis). This sneaky germ is causing big issues for bison herds, making them sick and even killing some. It's not just bad for the animals; it's also hurting the people who raise them and the efforts to protect bison. A re

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Nike's Bumpy Road to Recovery

June 27, 2025

Nike's shares got a big boost recently, jumping over 10% after hours. This happened even though the company reported some of its worst results in years. Investors seem hopeful that Nike's new plans might finally start working. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, came back from retirement to lead Nike.

science

How Plants Survive in Poor Soils: The Myrtaceae Mystery

June 27, 2025

Plants in places like Australia, the Amazon, and China face a tough challenge: soils lacking phosphorus. This essential nutrient is like food for plants, but it's often in short supply. Some plants, like those in the Proteaceae and Cyperaceae families, have a clever trick. They release special chemi

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Draft Night Deals: Teams Go All-In on Risky Moves

June 26, 2025

Draft night in the NBA is always a rollercoaster. Teams wait, strategize, and sometimes make big moves. This year, a few teams went all-in on trades, showing just how much they were willing to give up to secure their top picks. The New Orleans Pelicans made headlines with a bold trade. They sent a

science

A New Planet Spotted: James Webb Telescope's Latest Discovery

June 26, 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another groundbreaking discovery. This time, it's not a distant galaxy or a nebula, but a planet outside our solar system. The planet, named TWA 7b, is about the size of Saturn and orbits a young red dwarf star. What makes this discovery special is that

technology

Smart Travel: How Computers Can Plan Your Perfect Trip

June 26, 2025

Tourism is big business. It's not just about fun; it's a major part of the economy. But planning a trip can be tough. There are so many places to see and things to do. That's where computers come in. A new way to plan trips uses smart computer programs. These programs learn from lots of data. They