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TikTok's Fate: What's Next After the Supreme Court Decision?

January 18, 2025

Imagine the Supreme Court just gave a thumbs-up to a law that could ban TikTok. Confused? Let's break it down. The law says TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, could be a spy tool. The court agreed, so now TikTok has to sell or the app could be gone come Sunday. But wait, there's more. The new presi

health

“MRI Use in Dementia Diagnosis: A Ugandan Perspective”

January 18, 2025

Dementia diagnosis faces significant hurdles in low-income countries like Uganda. One of these challenges is the underutilization of brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Even when MRI is available, crucial details such as mild regional brain shrinkage, which are vital for diagnosing dementia, oft

health

Tracking Blood Pressure at Home: A New Approach?

January 18, 2025

Did you know that keeping track of your blood pressure at home could be a game-changer for how doctors detect and monitor high blood pressure? It's true! Even though it has some big advantages, this method hasn't been used much in large health surveys yet. Researchers decided to see if people would

technology

TikTok's Fate in Court: A Quick Decision

January 17, 2025

The Supreme Court has hinted that it might release a decision this Friday, right as TikTok’s deadline to either break away from its Chinese owner or face a ban is drawing near. This announcement came rather suddenly, and the justices won't be reading their opinions out loud in the courtroom like the

weather

Stay Warm, Rice County! Emergency Shelters Open During Arctic Cold Snap

January 17, 2025

Brace yourselves, folks! Rice County is bracing for a serious cold snap this weekend. Temperatures are set to dip below zero, making it feel like -25°F or even colder from Sunday to Tuesday mornings. Wind chills might hit -30°F in some areas. The National Weather Service is expected to issue warnin

politics

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

January 17, 2025

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

entertainment

Stephen Knight's New Series: London's Fighting Scene in the 1880s

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered what London was like in the 1880s? Well, get ready to dive into that world with Stephen Knight's latest show, "A Thousand Blows, " coming to Hulu next month. It's a rough place, where you either learn to fight or get swallowed whole by the city, as the brutal boxing world shows. The st

health

Older Crime Victims: Lessons from a Collaborative Trial

January 17, 2025

As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i

entertainment

Small-Town Sleuths: Murder Mysteries Return for Season 2

January 17, 2025

Fox has decided to bring back the crime series "Murder in a Small Town" for a second season. This show, starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, is based on the award-winning Karl Alberg book series. The first season used a few books from the series, and there are still plenty more stories to e

politics

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

January 17, 2025

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin