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10-hour surgery in Hyderabad saves 36-year-old woman with rare chest tumour
Hyderabad: A massive (15×10 cm) tumour – bigger than an electronic tablet – was removed from the right chest of a 36-year-old woman from West Bengal, offering her a new lease on life. The surgical team at Durgabai Deshmukh Renova Cancer Centre, Vidyanagar, here successfully performed the rare and complex surgery. What is the case about? The patient had been…
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Bihar police arrest man for chatting with Pakistani phone numbers
Representational image Bettiah (Bihar): Bihar Police on Thursday, March 5, arrested a man from Majhaulia in West Champaran district after discovering WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones, officials said. The arrested person has been identified as Khurshed Alam (25). According to a statement by the district police, “Acting on a tip-off, police nabbed Alam near Majhaulia…
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Driving for Ola or Uber? Platforms are quietly making drivers pay them
Hyderabad: If you have ever taken an Ola, Uber or Rapido, you know how it works. You pay the app, the app pays the driver. But a growing number of platforms are quietly experimenting with turning that arrangement on its head, making drivers pay the company just for the right to log in and work instead. This is the subscription…
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2016 Movies to Revist and the 2026 Releases Bringing That Energy Back
Certain movie years just feel different, and 2016 is no exception. That year was filled with numerous hits, a collection of films that dominate conversations even in 2026. But before getting hyped for the upcoming releases of 2026, it’s worth revisiting the films that made 2016 so powerful in the first place. 2016 managed to balance massive franchises with bold,…
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A controversial drug promises to lessen their sting. Some experts are sounding the alarm.
This is part of Breakup Week. We just can’t do this anymore. A medical treatment that can repair a broken heart sounds like the stuff of science fiction. It was, in fact, the beguiling premise of the 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which depicted two ex-lovers trying to escape their pain by having all memories of one another…
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Possible scenarios for Iran once war with US, Israel ends
When the US and Israel began pounding Iran on February 28, people in Tehran stood on their roofs and cheered. This reaction from Iranians was not one that one would expect, given the war’scontroversial nature under international law and how the Iranian government regards the US and Israel as bitter enemies. Many Iranians are, however, willing to accept civilian deaths and destruction…
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No evidence probiotic skincare can improve mood
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: As probiotic skincare products claim benefits ranging from anti-aging to mood enhancement, researchers reviewed the scientific evidence and found that while some probiotic strains affect mental health when consumed, there is currently no proof that applying…
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AI and X-Ray Scans Turn Thousands of Ants Into Stunning 3D Models
A 3D model of a soldier ant, showing its morphology in very high detail. Portions of its exoskeleton have been digitally removed, revealing high-resolution renderings of its muscles, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and stinger apparatus. Credit: Thomas van de Kamp A new high-tech scanning system is rapidly turning thousands of ants into stunning 3D models—building a digital library of Earth’s…
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Not a single Democrat in the Colorado legislature says Jared Polis should reduce Tina Peters’ sentence
No Democrat in the Colorado legislature thinks that Gov. Jared Polis should reduce the nine-year prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, which the governor has all but said he will do. The Colorado Sun on Wednesday asked each of the 66 Democrats in the General Assembly whether they think Polis should commute Peters’ sentence after the governor…
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How Zynex raked in nearly $1 billion through health care fraud
Marian Houk was rehabbing from a major spinal surgery in 2022 when her physical therapist at UCHealth in Aurora recommended she try electrical stimulation to manage the pain. Like many providers around the country, UCHealth sent Houk to Zynex Inc., an Englewood-based medical device company that manufactures and sells instruments used for pain management and rehabilitation. When insurance didn’t cover…
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