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Basketball Brawl: NBA Hands Out Suspensions

April 2, 2025

The NBA handed out suspensions to five players following a heated fight during a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the league took action on Tuesday. The suspensions were given to players from both teams. Isaiah Stewart, a key playe

business

Car Buyers Rush to Beat Tariff Hikes

April 1, 2025

Car buyers in the US are in a hurry. They are rushing to purchase vehicles before new tariffs make cars more expensive. This rush has led to a significant increase in sales for major car companies in March. Ford, for example, saw a 10% increase in sales for March. This is a big jump from the 1. 3%

sports

The Final Four: Who Will Shine in Tampa?

April 1, 2025

The NCAA Women's Final Four is here, and it's shaping up to be an intense showdown. The action kicks off in Tampa with a defensive battle between SEC rivals Texas and South Carolina, followed by a high-scoring matchup between UConn and UCLA. These teams have unique strengths and challenges. Let's di

sports

Basketball Games and Their Effect on Leg Power

April 1, 2025

Basketball is a fast-paced game that demands a lot from players. One key aspect is how it affects their ability to jump and move quickly. This was put to the test with a group of professional basketball players. The goal was to see how a real basketball game impacts their leg power and jumping abili

science

The Hidden Power of Twisted Artificial Muscles

April 1, 2025

There is a lot of interest in creating artificial muscles that work like real ones. Real muscles are complex. Their strength changes based on how they are used right now and how they were used before. To see if artificial muscles can do the same, a new way of testing was developed. This testing meth

education

Dissecting Identity: A New Look at Medical Training

April 1, 2025

Medical students often face a tough reality. They must confront the human body in its most vulnerable state. This is a big deal. It's not just about learning anatomy. It's about grappling with deep emotions and ethical dilemmas. A recent project has been exploring this complex world. The project in

health

Unseen Scars: The Hidden History of Medical Bias

April 1, 2025

The medical field has a complex past, particularly when it comes to the treatment of Black women. The way doctors have viewed and treated Black women's reproductive health has been influenced by historical injustices. The transatlantic slave trade and the early days of gynaecology are linked in ways

sports

A Star's Fall: Braves' Outfielder Faces 80-Game Ban

April 1, 2025

The Atlanta Braves are dealing with a significant setback as their outfielder, Jurickson Profar, has been suspended for 80 games. This penalty comes after he tested positive for a banned substance, specifically chorionic gonadotropin, a performance-enhancing drug. The suspension starts immediately,

sports

Texas Longhorns March to the Final Four

April 1, 2025

A new era is dawning for the Texas Longhorns. This time, they are heading to the Final Four of the women's college basketball tournament. This is the first time in 22 years that the Longhorns have made it this far. The Longhorns are now 35-3 this season, and they earned their spot in the Final

finance

Stock Market Shakes: Uncertainty Looms as Tariffs Approach

March 31, 2025

The stock market is currently experiencing a rough patch. The main culprit? A series of tariffs set to take effect soon. These tariffs have investors on edge, leading to a shaky start for the year. The S&P 500 index has taken a hit, down almost 6% so far this year. This is the worst start since 2020