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Zinc's Role in Protecting Chicken Guts from Heat Stress

December 6, 2025

Heat stress is a big problem for chickens, especially their guts. Scientists wanted to see if zinc could help. They did two experiments using tiny pieces of chicken intestines, called organoids. In the first experiment, they put these organoids in different temperatures. One group was at normal tem

politics

Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

December 6, 2025

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

health

A Rare and Deadly Link: Rabies Spread Through a Kidney Transplant

December 6, 2025

A man in Michigan passed away due to rabies. This happened after he received a kidney from a donor who had the virus. This is a very rare event. It has only happened three times before in the last 50 years. The donor, a man from Idaho, was scratched by a skunk. This happened while he was on his rur

crime

Big Drug Bust at Sea

December 6, 2025

The Coast Guard just made a huge drug bust. They stopped a ship with over 20, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is the biggest seizure in almost 20 years. The Coast Guard ship Munro, based in California, did this during a drug-fighting mission in the Pacific Ocean. The Munro was part of Operation Pacific

science

Simulating Gut Buddies: A Tool for Better Microbiome Studies

December 6, 2025

Ever wondered how scientists study the tiny worlds inside our bodies? They use special tools to look at microbes, but sometimes, they need fake data to test these tools. That's where MHASS comes in. It's like a fake microbiome maker. It creates pretend data that looks real. This helps scientists che

weather

Chicago's Weekend Snow Surprise: What to Expect

December 6, 2025

Get ready, Chicago! A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area, with snow on the way. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for several counties, including Cook, DuPage, and Lake, starting at midnight. The snow is expected to start falling late Saturday night, with the heavie

finance

Wall Street's Mixed Week: What's Up with the Market?

December 6, 2025

Wall Street had a week of ups and downs. After a rough November, the market bounced back, but not as strongly as the week before. Investors are hopeful that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again, which is a big deal for the economy. There's a lot of talk about jobs. Some reports say com

sports

O'Shaquie Foster: The Journey of a Texas-Born Boxing Star

December 6, 2025

O'Shaquie Foster, the WBC super-featherweight champion, has a story that goes beyond the ring. Born in Orange, Texas, near the Louisiana border, Foster's journey is as unique as his name. His name, originally O'Shanique Dominique Williams Foster, was misspelled as a child, leading to the name we kno

sports

North America's Big Soccer Party: Fans Buzz Over 2026 World Cup Draw

December 6, 2025

The 2026 World Cup draw brought excitement and nerves to U. S. soccer fans across the country. In Los Angeles, a star-studded watch party celebrated the city's role as a host for the first 48-team World Cup. Meanwhile, in New York's Times Square, fans packed a fan zone to see the groups revealed on

health

The Power of Honesty: A Lesson in Family and Health

December 6, 2025

A person once shared a heartfelt story about regret. They wished they had been with their mom when she passed away. It was Christmas, and they were busy with holiday tasks. Their mom went in for what they thought was a simple heart procedure. Sadly, she never woke up. This left their dad, who had Pa