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Roy Demands Answers on Mifepristone Study, Seeks to End Federal Abortion Funding
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Tom Gallagher
Senator Roy is right to question that mifepristone study and push back on any federal dollars tied to abortion.
A Study Has Just Found Another Cause of Rising Sea Levels
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Study Finds AI Misses Psoriasis in Darker Skin
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A study found that AI systems struggled to identify psoriasis in images of people with darker skin, with the best models reaching only 25% accuracy, underscoring risks of missed diagnoses. Separately, dermatology experts said older adults should not be denied effective biologics based on age alone, while an Eli Lilly study reported that combining psoriasis drug Taltz with obesity drug Zepbound improved skin clearance and weight loss compared with Taltz alone.
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AI Might Be Coming To An Urgent Care Clinic Near You, New Study Suggests
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Researchers announced the completion of a groundbreaking study where an artificial intelligence chatbot assisted primary care physicians by interacting with patients at a clinic.
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
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Studies Test Recycled Plastics, Tires in Roads
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Research and road projects are testing recycled materials in asphalt: a Minnesota study found mixes with up to 50% reclaimed asphalt compacted well, while plastic has been used or evaluated in roads in the U.S., India and Ghana to reduce waste and petroleum-based materials. Results are promising, but questions about mix consistency and long-term durability remain, and some findings are based on laboratory tests or ongoing monitoring.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Buying Has Lower Net Cost in 41 Markets
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A study of housing near 54 top-ranked public universities found that renting a two-bedroom home was cheaper month to month in nearly 90% of markets. But when principal payments and potential home appreciation are counted over four years, buying can compare more favorably by building equity.
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Colleges Studied Their Problems and Weigh Next Steps
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Babylon Bee meme claims homeschoolers unprepared for gender studies
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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CSIS Report Details Chinese Lessons From Ukraine War Tactics
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China is studying Russia's bloody war in Ukraine, and experts say the lessons learned could make Beijing think twice about invading Taiwan.
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
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Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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Maya Lindstrom
The pager findings ring true for me since meetings pull me into flow but I still daydream about quitting for unstructured days off.
Milwaukee Council Approves Yearlong Data Center Pause
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Milwaukee approved a temporary ban on new data centers and most expansions while it develops regulations amid concerns about power, water, environmental and neighborhood impacts. Charlotte is weighing an extension of its current pause for up to a year to allow more study and community input before setting rules.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Nursing Education, Care Stories Span Institutions
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Nursing profiles and university programs highlight how compassionate care, clinical training and research prepare nurses for varied roles, from patient advocacy and infectious-disease studies to specialized pediatric care. In Minneapolis, a home-care agency also offers skilled in-home nursing, including ventilator and tracheostomy support, with flexible plans for families.
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NASA Shares Hubble’s Gravitationally Lensed Cosmic Smile
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NASA highlighted a Hubble image of galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849 that resembles a smiling face: its bright galaxies form the “eyes,” while gravitational lensing creates the curved arcs that look like a grin. The phenomenon, caused by massive objects bending light, also helps astronomers study distant galaxies and map dark matter.
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Counties Expand Spraying in Florida Texas as Study Flags Insect Harm
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Mosquito-control agencies in Florida and Texas are scheduling or expanding aerial and ground spraying amid high mosquito activity and recent rainfall, while advising residents to take precautions during treatments. A Hungarian field study found that ultra-low-volume spraying reduced mosquitoes but also harmed other flying insects, highlighting a potential environmental cost.
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Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
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Army Study Finds ICE Shock Gloves Cause Pain
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An October 2024 Army study found ICE shock gloves caused intense pain and instant compliance; ICE then bought 6,000 pairs for $16.7 million without a health-safety evaluation.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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US Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Businessman’s Daughter
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US Treasury delisted Theint Win Htet on Oct. 9, 2026 after her suit said she had no role in her father's military-linked fuel business and could not finish US studies.
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210,000-Patient Study Links Statins to Lower Glaucoma Risk
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
A large observational study found that statin use was associated with a 15% lower risk of developing open-angle glaucoma and fewer subsequent treatments, including surgery, laser procedures and eye drops. Researchers caution that the findings do not prove statins prevent or slow glaucoma, and say further research is needed.
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Studies Examine Running Injuries, Surfaces, Athletic Training
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Running performance and injury prevention depend on matching training to an athlete’s ability and goals, building strength gradually, and wearing well-fitting shoes with adequate support. Research also found concrete produced higher impact loading than rubber track or artificial turf, though surface-related differences in hip motion were limited and knee and ankle kinematics did not significantly change.
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Argenx FB102 meets Phase 2 celiac endpoint
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Argenx Phase 2 FB102 trial in 126 celiac adults met the primary endpoint (Vh:Cd p=0.0176); firm plans Phase 3. Same day it halted the Sjögren's UNITY study.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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Study Finds Youth Emergency Holds Rising
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
A study of pediatric emergency visits found that youth emergency holds are increasing and are linked to longer stays and more physical restraint use, underscoring concerns about how crisis decisions are made. Separately, organizations and institutions are offering mental health first-aid training, including youth-focused and Spanish-language courses, and screening support to help adults recognize crises and connect young people with resources.
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Record US Farm Debt May Exceed $605 Billion
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USDA projects record U.S. farm debt of $605.1 billion in 2026 and says nontraditional lending may leave the true total higher; a 2024 study put some equipment debt up to four times official estimates.
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Cowboy State Mine Scoping Study
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Derek Foss
I worry the scoping study will downplay water use and land disturbance around the Cowboy State site.
Musk and Luckey Named to Lead Pentagon Future Warfare Study
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— Oct 4, 2026
Elon Musk’s appointment to co-lead the Pentagon’s Project Meridian has renewed conflict-of-interest concerns because SpaceX and his other companies hold substantial government contracts and could benefit from decisions shaped by the study. Markets have responded positively to the appointment, but some investors warn that renewed government involvement could also bring reputational and stock risks for Musk’s companies.
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Danish University Approves Newborn Trial; Guinea-Bissau Denies Authorization
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The University of Southern Denmark approved a revised, U.S.-funded hepatitis B study involving 14,000 newborns in Guinea-Bissau; half would receive the vaccine at birth, while the others would follow the country’s current schedule of vaccination at six weeks. Guinea-Bissau’s government says it has not granted final authorization, so the trial cannot proceed, and critics continue to question the ethics of delaying a proven protective vaccine in a country with high hepatitis B prevalence.
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 1h
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