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fun

Checking In: How Swiss Shoulder Surgeries Shape Up

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered how shoulder surgeries in Switzerland are doing? A big study called ARCRPred took a close look. They wanted to see if arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (ARCR) were safe and worked well. They got 973 patients from 19 hospitals, both public and private, from June 2020 to November 2021.

celebrities

Mandy Moore Fights Back Against Critics of Her GoFundMe Share

January 11, 2025

Actress Mandy Moore is standing up to critics who questioned her decision to share a GoFundMe page for her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, who lost their home in the Los Angeles wildfires. Moore’s post received backlash from some followers who thought it was insensitive, given her success as an ac

education

Why Funders Are Key in Making Research More Meaningful

January 11, 2025

Research that brings together different communities to solve real-world problems is becoming more popular globally. This type of research, known as "engaged research, " involves partners with different perspectives and knowledge to address issues that matter most. The goal is to create fairer and mo

politics

Former President Jimmy Carter: A Life Honored by All

January 10, 2025

The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh

infrastructure

James Island's Long-Awaited Pedestrian Project Finally Moves Forward

January 10, 2025

For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known

politics

Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Nation Pays Respect

January 10, 2025

Former presidents, celebrities, and other notable figures gathered to honor Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. His remains were carried to the Capitol in a horse-drawn procession and placed on the Lincoln Catafalque, where he lay in state for two days. President Joe Biden declared Thur

education

West Hartford Schools Get Tech and Furniture Upgrade Funds

January 10, 2025

Recently, the West Hartford Town Council made a significant move to support local schools. They decided to allocate $300, 000 from the town's surplus funds for important upgrades. This money will be used to boost the school system's technology infrastructure and replace old furniture. The council ap

politics

Trump and Melania Pay Respects to Jimmy Carter

January 9, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter's passing brought a mix of emotions and memories. Among those who paid their respects was Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania. They visited the Capitol Rotunda where Carter's casket lay in state, a tradition for former presidents. Trump, who had often criticized C

technology

Fact-Checkers Brace for Job Cuts as Meta Stops Funding

January 9, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US has fact-checking journalists worried. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been funding fact-checking organizations for years. These groups check the accuracy of posts and can reduce the reach of fal

health

Heart Science: A Leap Forward

January 9, 2025

Imagine this: in the 1950s, heart attacks were a scary reality with no clear solutions. People often died suddenly, with little anyone could do. But some visionaries, like Mary Lasker and Senator Lister Hill, saw potential in medical science. They convinced the government to invest heavily in heart