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Cracking the Code: Does Colorectal Cancer Screening Save Money?

January 16, 2025

Colorectal cancer is a worldwide problem, but can screening really help and is it worth the cost? Researchers decided to find out by reviewing lots of studies about the benefits and costs of different screening methods in countries with varying income levels. They wanted to see if screening strategi

sports

NBA Shuffles Game Dates to Accommodate Wildfires and Weather

January 16, 2025

Last week, the NBA had to cancel a few games due to the wildfires in Los Angeles and bad weather in Atlanta. On Wednesday, the league announced new dates for some of those games. This change affects nine teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets,

science

Uncovering the Microbiome: How Metaproteomics is Revolutionizing Clinical Research

January 16, 2025

Have you ever wondered how tiny microbes in your body can influence your health? Scientists have been using mass spectrometry to study these microbiomes for a while now. Recently, they've started to harness the power of metaproteomics, which looks at the proteins produced by these microbes. This is

politics

Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

January 16, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to

politics

Pam Bondi's Take on 2020 Election: A Clarified View

January 16, 2025

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi had a tricky time answering a question from Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ) about the 2020 election results. Durbin wanted to know if President Donald Trump had lost the election. Bondi acknowledged that President Joe Biden is now in office and that there was a peace

technology

Google's Gemini App Gets Real-Time Boost with AP News

January 16, 2025

Google's Gemini app is about to get a whole lot more up-to-date. The tech giant has teamed up with The Associated Press (AP) to bring real-time info right to your fingertips. Imagine you're curious about the latest news on something happening right now. Instead of searching through old articles, the

technology

Will TikTok Survive the Ban? A Last-Minute Reprieve?

January 16, 2025

The popular video-sharing app TikTok might get a temporary stay from the US ban. President-elect Trump is mulling over issuing an executive order to halt enforcement of the law for 60 to 90 days. This comes after TikTok threatened to shut down if the ban goes into effect on Sunday. The law, passed

entertainment

Exploring ‘Public Disorder, ’ Netflix’s New Italian Crime Thriller

January 16, 2025

Netflix has rolled out a new crime thriller called "Public Disorder, " which just hit the streaming service on January 15. You might have missed it since bigger hits often hog the spotlight, but this Italian series has something intriguing to offer. Let's take a closer look. Set in Rome, "Public Di

politics

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

January 16, 2025

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

weather

Minnesota's New Weather Warnings: Say Goodbye to Wind Chill

January 15, 2025

Ever noticed how Minnesotans love chatting about the chilly winter weather? Well, get ready for a new term! The National Weather Service has decided to swap "wind chill" with "extreme cold. " Why the change? To make weather warnings easier to understand. Instead of "wind chill advisories, " you'll n