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A Subway Tragedy: Homelessness, Immigration, and a City's Struggles

December 29, 2024

Last Sunday, a woman lost her life in a horrifying way on a New York City subway train. A homeless man from Guatemala, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, allegedly set her on fire. Yet, no one knows her name. This tragic event has brought to light three big problems that New York City is grappling with: homele

entertainment

Flying Fun: How Movies Land On Your Seatback

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered how your favorite movies end up on the seat back in front of you during flights? Let's dive into the fascinating world of in-flight entertainment! Around 50-80% of travelers can't wait to hit play, while some passengers, like those on late-night flights from Las Vegas or kids under two

politics

Pictures Show Biden’s Son with Chinese Business Partners

December 29, 2024

Newly revealed photos show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting some of his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners during an official trip to China in 2013. Hunter was also seen with his father meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials. These images, released by th

technology

Taiwan's Language Model: Bridging Culture and Linguistics

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet

politics

Taiwan Tests Its Readiness for China’s Military Actions

December 29, 2024

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be

health

Balancing Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Doctor's Dilemma

December 29, 2024

As people age, maintaining a healthy blood pressure becomes a balancing act. Seniors often face high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and low blood pressure when standing up, called orthostatic hypotension (OH). The body’s regulation system starts to slow down, making it tough to find that per

science

The Many Faces of EGFR: How Ligands Shape Its Dance

December 29, 2024

Imagine a tiny protein named EGFR as a dancer in a ballet. It has partners, called ligands, that change its moves. Scientists recently explored seven of these partners and found something amazing. Each ligand makes EGFR move differently, like a dancer to different music. This might change how well E

sports

Quarterback Cam Ward Sets Record, Hurricanes Fall in Pop-Tarts Bowl

December 29, 2024

On Saturday, star Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward made history at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. With a 33-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, Ward set a new record for the most collegiate passing touchdowns in Division I history, surpassing Case Keenum with his 156th score. However, Ward didn’t pl

health

Do Smartphones Make Us Happy or Unhappy?

December 29, 2024

Ever wondered why some people can’t put their smartphones down? A study from Turkey has some answers. It looked at university students to see how smartphone addiction might be linked to our feelings of happiness and whether the fear of missing out (FoMO) plays a role. The study was done with 656 st

health

Endometriosis in Finland: When Chronic Pain Meets Sudden Fear

December 29, 2024

Imagine living with a chronic illness like endometriosis in Finland. You're used to the ups and downs, the ebb and flow of pain. But sometimes, things can get scary. This happens when the illness behaves in unexpected ways, like growing rapidly or aggressively. It can also happen when medical treatm