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Britain is planning to spend more on defense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the country will increase its military spending from 2. 3% of its GDP to 2. 5% by 2027. This isn't the end of the story, though. By 2028, the spending will go up again to 2. 6%. Starmer made this announcement ju

Macron Meets Trump: Europe's Plan for Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron, the French President, recently met with Donald Trump at the White House. Macron described this meeting as a significant step forward in convincing Trump to support Europe's plan to deploy troops in Ukraine. Macron believes that this support from the US is crucial for the success of

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Breast Cancer and Money Worries: How Financial Stress Affects Patients

Breast cancer patients often face a huge challenge: money problems. This isn't just about having enough cash to buy groceries; it's about the stress and worry that comes with it. Doctors call this "financial toxicity, " and it can be split into two types: how patients feel about their money situatio

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Pain's Long Shadow: Iceland's Journey with Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a complex issue that affects many people around the world. In Iceland, a unique study called ICEPAIN is shedding light on this problem. The study is a long-term project that aims to create a comprehensive database on health-related quality of life, lifestyle, and pain among Iceland

China and Russia: More Than Just Neighbors

In a world where alliances shift like sand, China's leader, Xi Jinping, made it clear that his country and Russia are more than just neighbors. They are friends who have stuck together through good times and bad. This message came after a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a signifi

science

Amazing Crystals: Shrinking and Stretching with Heat

Imagine a material that can stretch and shrink dramatically with just a bit of heat. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, scientists have found a crystal that does just that. This isn't your average crystal. It's made from a special type of dibenzothiophene sulfone. Whe

Zelenskyy's Big Offer: Peace or NATO, But at What Cost?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently made a bold statement. He said he'd step down if it meant peace for Ukraine or if Ukraine could join NATO. This came up during a chat with reporters in Kyiv. Zelenskyy made it clear that he's focused on keeping Ukraine safe right now, not in the dista

Tanks Roll into West Bank: A New Era of Tension

In a surprising move, Israeli military tanks have rolled into the West Bank for the first time in many years. This action has sparked concern and criticism from Palestinians, who see it as a major step up in conflict. The tanks were spotted moving into Jenin, a city known for its history of resistan

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Unlocking Melanoma Secrets: The Role of LINC00518 and Key Genes

February 23, 2025

Melanoma, a severe form of skin cancer, has been a significant global health concern. Researchers have been digging into the world of long non-coding RNAs, specifically LINC00518, and its connection to protein-coding genes. These genes could potentially help diagnose and predict outcomes for melanom