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Targeting Lipid Uptake and Synthesis for Better Prostate Cancer Treatment

December 31, 2024

Prostate cancer (PCa) often becomes resistant to treatment, making it hard to cure. This type of cancer is linked to unusual lipid metabolism, which makes it tough to treat. Scientists have come up with a clever way to tackle this problem. They designed a tiny nanomachine called HA@CD36i-TR@siSCD1.

crime

Tragedy Hits One Direction: Charges Filed in Liam Payne's Death

December 30, 2024

Liam Payne, the former member of global sensation One Direction, lost his life in a tragic incident in Buenos Aires last October. The British singer, aged 31, fell from his hotel balcony in what investigators believe was an accident influenced by his struggle with substance abuse. Argentine prosecu

sports

NFL Draft 2025: Early Peek at Top Picks and Team Standings

December 30, 2024

As the NFL season wraps up, some teams are gearing up for the playoffs while others are setting their sights on the future. The 2025 NFL Draft is starting to take shape, and teams are already eyeing top prospects. Let's dive into the projected draft order after Week 17, based on a mix of team perfor

health

Fighting Drug Resistance: A Community Conversation in Cumilla

December 30, 2024

Antibiotic resistance is a big deal globally, and it's particularly worrying in low-income countries like Bangladesh. A project called COSTAR is trying to fix this problem in Cumilla. This project uses something called the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA) to help people understand antibiotics bette

politics

Windows Banned to Hide Afghan Women

December 30, 2024

In a recent step, the Taliban has ordered a ban on windows that overlook areas where women could be seen inside their homes. The group's spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, explained on X that seeing women in everyday tasks like cooking or fetching water might lead to improper behavior. The Taliban ha

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Afghanistan's Taliban: No Women in NGOs, or Else

December 30, 2024

Imagine this: The Taliban in Afghanistan has made a new rule. They're telling all NGOs to stop hiring women or face closure. This isn't the first time they've tried to control NGOs and women's work. Two years ago, they told NGOs to stop hiring Afghan women because they didn't wear the Islamic headsc

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Game Night: Falcons vs. Commanders, A Playoff Push

December 30, 2024

As Week 17 continues, "Sunday Night Football" brings us a key matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders. Both teams had setbacks today, with the Eagles and Buccaneers winning their games. Let's dive into how this game affects the NFC playoff picture. A win for the Falcons could

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Why Trump Now Loves H-1B Visas

December 29, 2024

You know how President Trump used to be all about keeping jobs for Americans? Well, he's changed his tune about those H-1B visas that let skilled foreigners work in the U. S. Now, he's singing their praises, especially after his buddy Elon Musk and another pal, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke up for them. T

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The Role of Metabolic Factors in Decision-Making for Those with Major Depressive Disorder

December 29, 2024

Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward sy

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Understanding How Hearing Tests Change with Age and Time

December 29, 2024

The Oldenburg Sentence Test (OLSA) is a popular German hearing test that helps determine speech recognition thresholds (SRT). It's commonly used to fit hearing aids and cochlear implants. However, there's no set standard for different ages yet. Scientists wondered if the time of day you take the tes