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China's Bold Move: A Legal Showdown Over COVID-19 Origins

December 19, 2025

China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C

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Vaccine Rollout: Why Kenya Struggled with COVID-19 Shots

December 17, 2025

Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si

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Is Ivermectin Really Effective Against Covid-19?

December 12, 2025

Ivermectin, a drug known for fighting parasites, has been a hot topic in the fight against Covid-19. Some people believe it can lower the risk of death from the virus. Two recent studies looked at the same group of clinical trials and used similar statistical methods. Surprisingly, they came to diff

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What People Really Think About COVID Drugs: A Twitter Tale

December 12, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people talked a lot about drugs on Twitter. Some of these drugs were approved by the FDA, while others were not. A study looked at over 600, 000 tweets to see what people thought about these drugs. The study found that Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin were talked abou

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The Bowling Alley Boss and the Missing Millions

December 12, 2025

A bowling alley owner in Milford is in hot water. David Breen, who runs the "Pinz" bowling alley, is accused of taking over $1. 2 million meant for his business and using it for personal luxuries. This money was part of the COVID-19 relief funds, specifically the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (E

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Lavish Living: How Stolen Funds Fueled a Life of Luxury

December 11, 2025

In Minnesota, a group of people, many from the Somali community, took advantage of a program meant to feed hungry kids. They stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for meals and used it to live lavishly. They bought fancy cars, luxurious homes, and even took trips to exotic places like the Mald

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How Depression Can Hinder Recovery After Neck Surgery

December 4, 2025

Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital

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Sweden's COVID-19 Heart Health: What the Numbers Say

November 30, 2025

Sweden has been a focal point in the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, researchers are digging into the long-term effects of the virus on heart health. A recent study took a close look at how COVID-19 impacts the heart over time, comparing different levels of infection severity. The study matched groups

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From Struggle to Success: How One Woman Turned the Pandemic Into Opportunity

November 29, 2025

Sukihana, a rapper from Delaware, recently shared her journey on the Respectfully podcast. She talked about her rap battles, industry ties, and how she turned her life around during the COVID-19 pandemic. She mentioned that she started an OnlyFans account during this time. This decision helped her

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Young Athletes and Face Injuries: How COVID-19 Changed the Game

November 26, 2025

COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun