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Conor McGregor Outsmarts Dana White, Brings Maori Fighter to Italy

January 2, 2025

Conor McGregor has gone where Dana White couldn't, securing a massive deal to bring a Maori fighter to Italy. This move came after White's plans to host a UFC event at the Colosseum fell through. The initial idea was to have tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fight there, but the event

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MMA Surprises: McGregor & Makhachev Miss Merch List, Hawk Tuah Girl in Trouble, Adesanya's New Goal

December 31, 2024

As the MMA world wraps up a year full of action and controversy, there’s still plenty of news to digest. Let’s dive into some of the biggest stories from the last days of 2024. First up, the unexpected news that Conor McGregor and current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev didn't make the UFC's to

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Former UFC Champ Johnson Shares Healthy Choice

December 31, 2024

Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson, known as "Mighty Mouse, " recently shared an important update about his health on Instagram. He declared that he would no longer participate in sparring, noting that it's not necessary anymore. Johnson's career spans 14 years, including a remarkable

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How a Rookie QB Changed Washington’s Fortunes

December 30, 2024

Imagine turning a team’s record around in just one season – that's exactly what happened to the Washington Commanders in 2024. They went from a dismal 4-13 record in 2023 to a playoff-bound team with 11 wins, and much of this comeback can be credited to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Picked seco

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Predicting Sunday's Big Game: Commanders vs. Falcons

December 30, 2024

The Washington Commanders are on a high after their close win over the Eagles, making them strong contenders for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons have been struggling, with a record that doesn't reflect their talent. This Sunday, the Commanders will play host to the Falcons, who recent

health

The Link Between Diabetes and Joint Pain: A Closer Look at TNFAIP6

December 29, 2024

Scientists have long known that type 2 diabetes (T2DM) can make osteoarthritis (OA) worse. But until now, not much was known about how these two conditions are connected at the genetic level. Researchers decided to dig deeper into this relationship. They collected data from various studies, looking

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Nano Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Promising Treatment

December 29, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis is a tough disease that affects many joints and needs lifelong care. Scientists have been working on a new way to fight this condition using tiny particles called Esculin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (ENPs). These magic bullets were made using a process called ion gelation and

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A Plant from the Desert: Can It Ease Pain and Inflammation?

December 29, 2024

Ever heard of Suaeda fruticosa? It's a special plant from the Cholistan desert that’s been used for ages to treat swelling and pain. Scientists decided to testing how well an alcohol extract of this plant (Et-SF) works against pain, inflammation, and swollen joints in rats. They found that Et-SF has

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The Strategy Shift: What Makes a Winner in the Prisoner's Dilemma?

December 27, 2024

For years, researchers have been digging into the Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma, testing strategies from the famous Tit for Tat to advanced learning methods like neural networks. But, many studies use only a few strategies, making their findings questionable. In this work, scientists analyse 195 strat

lifestyle

Giving Up Dinner Parties: Is It Really That Bad?

December 26, 2024

Ever felt like hosting a dinner party is a thing of the past? You’re not alone. Between busy schedules, tight budgets, and our collective burnout, having folks over for dinner is becoming less common. But what are we missing out on? A recent report suggests that these gatherings create a unique inti