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Pustular Psoriasis: Living with a Riddle

February 5, 2025

People suffering from Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) face a never-ending battle against stubborn and painful skin eruptions, described as red pus-filled bumps. These periodic flare-ups, accompanied by constant inflammation, can significantly harm a person both physically and mentally. Affecte

education

The Department of Education under Attack

February 5, 2025

The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L

politics

How Age Groups Shape Our Politics

February 5, 2025

Ever thought about how your age might affect how you vote or what you believe? The Symposium on Generations and Political Change dives into this very idea, exploring how different age groups influence political behavior and views. As time goes on, younger people will take the pla

weather

Dallas Sirens: What to do When You Hear Them Outside

February 5, 2025

Heading into Dallas during a sunny afternoon. Suddenly, you hear an uncanny wailing sound. Is it dangerous outside. Minneapolis is equipped with an outdoor warning system. This system is put into action stern weather events to keep people indoors. Generally, it's not clear to novices about the

finance

Farewell to Fees: Vanguard's Big Move

February 5, 2025

Vanguard, a major player in the investment world, made a big splash recently by slashing fees for almost a hundred of its funds, including some popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move is significant because it affects 168 different share classes, with an average reduction of 20%. The t

politics

The Price of Old-School Putin

February 5, 2025

Putin's 23-year reign in Russia has spotlighted a unique blend of gender politics. Since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022, the world has witnessed how Putin's mix of traditional values and tough leadership style has reshaped the country's power dynamics. Let's dive into how this plays a role i

health

The Path to Better Treatment: Rethinking Neoadjuvant Therapy for Liver Cancer

February 5, 2025

Neoadjuvant therapy could be a game-changer in treating liver cancer. It is a type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts inside the liver. These bile ducts are like tiny tubes that help move waste from the liver to the gut. It is often caught late and is hard to treat. Doctors are now looking at

health

Fighting Muscle Weakness: What's Up With MuSK Antibodies? ?

February 5, 2025

Imagine your muscles are like a team. They need to communicate with your nerves to work properly. When disease strikes and causes muscle weakness, it could be a foul play by MuSK autoantibodies. They are like the bullies in the playground that disrupt the communication between nerves and muscles.

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Piecing Together the Tragedy: The Potomac River Crash

February 5, 2025

The icy waters of the Potomac River were the grim backdrop for a massive recovery effort. 67 lives were lost when a military helicopter and a passenger jet collided over the Potomac River. The local emergency team, guided by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, worked tirelessly to clean the river.

politics

Budget and staffing overhaul planned for government service agency

February 5, 2025

Big changes are coming to the General Services Administration. Leaders are planning to cut spending and reduce staff in a significant way, complex and critical tasks need to be considered. The new plan is to reduce expenses by 50% across all programs and personnel. This means fewer employees, b