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Michigan's Defense Shines in ReliaQuest Bowl Win

January 1, 2025

Michigan's football team ended their season on a high note, beating Alabama 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Wolverines' defense was the star of the show, sacking Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe five times and forcing him to turn over the ball three times. This victory was a big deal for Michigan,

entertainment

Celebrate 2025: Star-Studded Shows and Global Festivities

January 1, 2025

Another year is about to wrap up, and there's no shortage of ways to ring in 2025. "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve" on ABC kicks off at 8 PM EST with Ryan Seacrest and a lineup including Alanis Morissette, Rita Ora, and Carrie Underwood. ABC will stream the show on Hulu the next day. Over on CN

entertainment

Lil Uzi Vert Pauses for Perfect Tracks

January 1, 2025

Lil Uzi Vert has some advice for his fans who love to share and listen to unfinished tracks. During a chat with Pitchfork, Uzi made it clear that leaked music isn't ready for ears yet. "It's like catching me without my clothes on, " he said. His point is simple: you can't judge a song until it's com

politics

South Korea's President Faces Arrest After Impeachment

December 31, 2024

In a historical move, a South Korean court has given the go-ahead for police to arrest the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol. This comes after he was impeached by parliament for trying to impose martial law. It's the first time in South Korea that an arrest warrant has been issued for a sitting pre

politics

Why Syria Without Assad Might Be Messy, But It's a Step Forward

December 31, 2024

Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria ended after many years of bloodshed and terror. Many people see this as a good thing because Assad's regime was horrible, using methods like torture, chemical weapons, and bombings to control people. But now, a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has links

politics

Jimmy Carter: A Man of Peace and Turmoil

December 31, 2024

Everyone remembers Jimmy Carter for his historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979. He managed to get the two nations' leaders, Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, to agree on peace. But did Carter's efforts truly bring lasting peace to the Middle East? Not quite. Despite their pledge of "no

health

Tislelizumab and Chemo: A Cost-Effective Pair for Advanced Stomach Cancer in China

December 31, 2024

Imagine you're a healthcare provider in China, trying to figure out the best treatment for advanced stomach cancer. A recent study, RATIONALE-305, found that combining a drug called tislelizumab with chemo works better than chemo alone. Now, researchers wanted to know if this combo is worth the extr

science

Cleaning Up Gene Data: A Better Way

December 31, 2024

Imagine you're sifting through a huge pile of gene data for research. Traditional random forest methods can struggle when faced with lots of noise and parameters, making it hard to pick the right features. This is where a new algorithm called Standardized Threshold and Loops based Random Forest (STL

health

The Resurgence of Antisemitism in Modern Medicine

December 31, 2024

Throughout history, Jewish folks have made remarkable contributions to the field of medical science. Before World War II, many prominent doctors in Germany were Jewish. However, even in the early 20th century, Jewish doctors from Europe faced substantial hurdles when trying to practice medicine in o

health

Diabetes Drug's Impact on Kidney Health

December 30, 2024

Meet Empagliflozin, a diabetes drug that's making waves in the medical world. Beyond its usual job of controlling blood sugar, it's showing promise in protecting kidneys too. Let's talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a serious condition that affects millions. Some people with CKD also have a co