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China’s 2025 Plan: Front-Load Bonds for Infrastructure Boost

November 18, 2024

You might have heard that China has a big plan. They’re thinking about giving local governments some cash early for big projects. This money comes in the form of special bonds. Normally, the government decides how much debt these local folks can take on in the fourth quarter. But this time, they mig

weather

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

November 18, 2024

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and

politics

Russia's Largest Strike in Months: Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Loss of Life

November 18, 2024

Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t

politics

Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

November 17, 2024

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the

weather

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

November 17, 2024

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

health

Easing Liver Surgery Pain: A New Block Technique

November 17, 2024

Open liver surgery is still the go-to for complex liver operations and transplants. But managing post-surgery pain remains a big challenge. A new method called the ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block is showing promise. It's a way to provide regional anesthesia, which co

sports

Red Sox's Meeting with Juan Soto: More Than Meets the Eye

November 16, 2024

The Boston Red Sox recently sat down with star free agent Juan Soto. Insiders like Jon Morosi hint that this meeting was about more than just wooing Soto. The Red Sox might be eyeing other top players represented by Soto's agent, Scott Boras. This includes pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell

health

Bike Helmets: Do They Save Lives?

November 15, 2024

In South Korea, bicycles are a common sight, with around 3. 3 million people riding daily. However, bike crashes are not uncommon, with about 13, 000 incidents reported annually, leading to 190 deaths. While it's well-known that helmets protect against head injuries, there's not much research showin

science

Unraveling the Mystery of Diplomonorchis in the Gulf

November 15, 2024

Scientists have been puzzled by the identity of a tiny parasite in the Gulf of Mexico. Known as Diplomonorchis, this creature has been causing confusion among researchers. A recent study has shed new light on this little worm. It turns out that what was thought to be one species is actually several.

science

Why Are Mitochondria's Splicing Skills Weaker in Parasitic Plants?

November 15, 2024

Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, have their own genome. This genome works closely with the nucleus to manage crucial genes for energy production. One key process is splicing, where plant mitochondria cut and reconnect pieces of genetic material. This study looked at 25 of these splicing event