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Influenza's Tricky Resistance: Unraveling M2's Dimer Structure

November 8, 2024

Influenza A is giving scientists a run for their money with its drug-resistant variant, the S31N M2 proton channel. Lately, researchers have been concerned about how different lipid environments might affect this channel's structure. The M2 tetramer's native shape is still a hot topic among experts.

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Cable TV & Internet: A Double-Edged Sword for Political Engagement

November 7, 2024

Who would have thought that, in our age of constant connectivity, people wouldn't be more informed about politics? That's right! While cable TV and the internet have flooded us with political info, our political know-how hasn't really improved. Surprising, isn't it? You see, it all boils down to wh

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Dak Prescott’s Hamstring Injury: Surgery or Healing? Dallas Faces Tough Decision

November 7, 2024

Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' quarterback, is dealing with a unique hamstring injury. It’s called a partial avulsion, where a tendon partially tears from the bone. The team is weighing their options: surgery or letting it heal. Surgery would end Prescott's season, so they're trying to figure out the be

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Microsoft's AI Invasion: Notepad and Paint Get Smarter

November 7, 2024

Ever thought Notepad and Paint could become AI powerhouses? Well, Microsoft is making it happen! Despite some hiccups with Copilot+, the tech giant is rolling out AI tools for these classic apps. Notepad is getting a "Rewrite" option, which uses generative AI to spruce up your text. Just select your

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Why Did Many Americans Choose Trump Again?

November 7, 2024

Millions of Americans are feeling down after Trump's re-election. They're confused and disappointed. How could someone who caused so much chaos and trouble win again? His lies, bigotry, and incompetence were rewarded, not punished. Racism and sexism might explain some votes, but what about the rest

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Latinos' Economic Concerns Boost Trump's Vote

November 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Latino voters played a pivotal role in helping Donald Trump secure a second term in the White House. The economy, especially the rising cost of food and housing, was the main concern for many Latino voters. According to exit polls, Trump managed to grab 45% of the His

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German Chancellor Fires Finance Minister, Coalition Teeters

November 7, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a big move on Wednesday. He fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This decision could cause Germany's coalition government to collapse. Scholz said he had to do this to protect the country. The trouble started after Lindner wrote an 18-page economic paper. It

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Will the US Ever Elect a Female President?

November 7, 2024

Precious Brady-Davis, a Black transgender woman, just won a local election but felt disappointed that the US didn't elect a female president. Many women voters also shared this sentiment. Despite Kamala Harris' historic run, she didn't secure enough votes to win. Some women supported Trump for his v

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Celebs React: Mixed Feelings After Harris' Election Loss

November 7, 2024

It was a tough day for many celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris. When the election results rolled in, they took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. Some were shocked that Harris didn't perform as well as President Joe Biden had in 2020. Singer Billie Eili

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Flipping the Script: How Trump Won Again

November 7, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Associated Press declared Wisconsin for former President Trump, pushing his electoral votes past the required 270 to win the presidency. This goes against pre-election predictions, which favored his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Republicans also took contro