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Steel Deal Sparks Environmental Concerns in Indiana

December 14, 2024

A potential deal between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel has got some Indiana residents worried. While Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thinks the sale could be good for the local economy, some environmental groups aren't so sure. They're worried that Nippon Steel might keep using aging blast furnaces, which ar

science

Baking Up a Lab: How Protein Clumps Stabilize Micro-Tiny Bubbles

December 13, 2024

Have you ever thought about how cells manage to turn food into energy? They're like tiny factories, taking in chemicals and converting them into useful stuff. Scientists have been trying to copy this trick by creating teeny bubbles called microcompartments. These bubbles can grow and change, just li

politics

Trump Picks Arizona Politician Kari Lake to Head Voice of America

December 13, 2024

In a surprising move, U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kari Lake, a former Arizona journalist and political ally, to lead the Voice of America (VOA), a global broadcaster funded by the U. S. government. Lake, known for her support of "America First" policies, left journalism in 2021 to

politics

U. S. Education Department's Spending on DEI: $1 Billion Since 2021

December 13, 2024

The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u

health

Battle with Insurance: A Cancer Patient's Struggle

December 13, 2024

Imagine being in the middle of chemotherapy and having to fight your insurance company to get the medicine you need. That's what happened to Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old law student from Indiana. After being diagnosed with leukemia, she found out her insurance required a $13, 000 monthly copay for

entertainment

The Kardashians and Their Biological Ages: A Surprising Twist

December 13, 2024

Have you ever wondered how old your body really is? The Kardashians did just that in the latest season finale of their reality show. They took a special blood test called the Horvath Test, which measures your body's age. Khloé Kardashian, known for her love of ice cream and cookies, thought her sist

health

Diabetes and Kidney Troubles: A Team Effort

December 13, 2024

Diabetes can cause big problems for the kidneys, but with early action and teamwork, those issues can be managed. Doctors from three important health groups in Macedonia came together to write a guide on how to spot and handle diabetic kidney disease (DKD). They want healthcare pros to focus on catc

health

How Childhood Bladder Cancer Survivors Handle Long-Term Issues

December 13, 2024

Genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma, or GU-RMS, is a type of cancer that usually affects kids. It's tough to treat and often needs a mix of treatments like radiation, chemo, and big surgeries. But what happens after these kids grow up? Not much is known about how these treatments affect their health late

crypto

Kraken Closes NFT Marketplace: What You Should Know

December 12, 2024

Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta

science

Copper Nanozymes Starve Tumors and Trigger Cell Death

December 12, 2024

Lung cancer treatment faces two big hurdles: upsetting the tumor's environment and making sure it stays that way. Scientists tackled this by creating a special nanozyme called Cu2O@Au. It's like a tiny catalyst, breaking down glucose at the tumor site. This starves the tumor of energy and creates hy