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Transforming Pressure: How Surgeons Turn Stress into Mastery

January 16, 2025

Ever wondered how surgeons stay calm and focused during high-pressure operations? It's like they're athletes in scrubs, turning stress into success. But how do they do it? Let's dive in. First off, surgeons aren't born with superhuman calmness. They train for it. Just like athletes, they practice t

health

Pedaling Away Pounds: Colombia's Bike-Obesity Link

January 16, 2025

Imagine this: riding a bike could be a game-changer in the fight against obesity. Recently, a study in Colombia found something interesting. When they asked more than 9, 000 people about their travel habits, they noticed that those who biked had lower obesity rates. Even in areas with more cyclists,

politics

Republicans Say Minnesota House is Ready, Governor Disagrees

January 16, 2025

On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t

health

Why Orthopaedic Research Needs More Than Just Numbers

January 15, 2025

Did you know that understanding patient experiences and feelings can be just as important as looking at numbers and statistics in orthopaedic research? This is where qualitative methods come in. Instead of focusing solely on quantitative data, these methods help researchers dive deep into the person

environment

Big Oil's Fight Against Climate Disaster Funding

January 15, 2025

In the year before the Los Angeles county wildfires, major fossil fuel companies fought hard against a bill that would have made them pay for climate disasters. This bill, known as the Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024, was aimed at requiring the state's biggest carbon polluters to con

politics

Coal Mine's Long Fight Under Fire Comes to an End

January 15, 2025

Anton Telegin was no stranger to the coal mine that had been his workplace for almost two decades. But as he drove there one night, just after Christmas, he felt a sense of dread. Russian forces were closing in, and the mine was under constant threat from their attacks. The conditions were tough; th

politics

Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggers Massive Drone Attack

January 15, 2025

In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.

politics

Australia Seeks Answers Over Missing Soldier in Russia's Hands

January 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens when a person from one country goes to fight in another? That's what Australia is trying to find out with one of their citizens, Oscar Jenkins. A video surfaced online showing Jenkins, a school teacher from Melbourne, being questioned and hit by a Russian soldier.

entertainment

Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise's Controversy: A Late Apology

January 15, 2025

It's been about two decades since Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise had a very public disagreement about postpartum depression medications. Shields recently revealed that Cruise eventually apologized to her—though it took a year. The actors' spat began when Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressa

politics

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Meeting: A New Chapter in US-Russia Relations?

January 15, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump recently invited 22 Republican governors to his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. The gathering was aimed at discussing his vision for his second term. One of the key topics discussed was a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump shared that Putin has expr