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This Tiny Insect Should Freeze to Death but Somehow Doesn’t
New research finds the snow fly (Chionea alexandriana) counteracts subzero temperature by creating bursts of body heat and producing antifreeze proteins. Credit: Håkan Söderholm Snow flies beat the cold by acting like a mashup of Arctic fish and polar bears. Snow flies may seem like ordinary insects, but their survival strategy is anything but typical. In a new study, researchers…
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ACIP meeting countdown: COVID vaccine and what else is at stake
This webinar, co-hosted by the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team and the Association of Health Care Journalists, was scheduled to provide independent, evidence-based discussion of topics expected to come up during a scheduled CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vaccine panel meeting from March 18-19. However, on March 16, a federal judge temporarily stayed multiple decisions made by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr and…
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Pa. lawmaker proposes bill targeting compounded GLP-1 medications
‘A true public health crisis’: Pa. lawmaker proposes bill targeting compounded GLP-1 medications TOLD THEM ABOUT WHY HE WAS GOING OVER 100 MILES AN HOUR. WGAL NEWS EIGHT TODAY STARTS NOW. GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY. IT’S 5:00 ON THIS TUESDAY. I’M MATT BARCARO. I’M KATELYN SMITH. GABRIEL THOMAS IS ONCE AGAIN IN CHECKING ON OUR ROADS FOR US THIS MORNING. AT…
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Attacks intensify as oil rises above $100
Skip next section Qatar denies mediating between US and Iran 03/24/2026March 24, 2026 Qatar denies mediating between US and Iran Iran has attacked energy facilities in Qatar, including Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 kilometers north of DohaImage: REUTERS Qatar says it is not mediating between the US and Iran but supports all diplomatic efforts to end the war. The comments…
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Last remaining Maoist commander Papa Rao surrenders in Chhattisgarh
Kawardha: One of the last remaining senior Maoist commanders, Papa Rao, surrendered along with his team members on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh’s fight against Left Wing Extremism, officials said here. The surrender underscores the waning fortunes of one of the country’s longest-running insurgencies, as a combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts chips away at the movement’s…
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Federal Regulation Looms as 11 States Go After Prediction Markets
Momentum is building across US states to regulate or restrict prediction markets, with multiple legal actions targeting platforms such as Kalshi. On March 20, Carson City District Court Judge Jason Woodbury in Nevada made his state the first to issue a temporary ban on prediction market Kalshi from operating. Gaming officials said that the platform violated state gambling laws. Nearly…
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How behavior and biology combine to drive addiction
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: A massive genomic study uncovers how shared behavioral traits and substance-specific biology together shape addiction risk, offering new directions for prediction, prevention, and treatment. Study: Multivariate genetic analyses of 2.2 million individuals reveal broad and substance-specific…
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Chaos, connection and catastrophic cringe: The best karaoke scenes in movies
Everyone has a go-to karaoke song, and for Sandra Hüller, it’s ‘Sign of the Times’ by Harry Styles. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The German actress reportedly insisted on the pop hit for a scene in her latest movie, Project Hail Mary, which sees school teacher Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) sent into space on a world-saving mission. During a goodbye party, Hüller,…
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Immigration: Supreme Court to scrutinize former policy of turning away asylum seekers at southern border
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider the legality of a policy championed by President Donald Trump during his first term that prevented scores of migrants arriving at the southern border from starting the process of applying for asylum. The policy was rolled out under President Barack Obama, formalized by Trump and rescinded in 2021 under President Joe Biden, but…
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Meat, beef shops to remain closed in Hyderabad on March 31
Representative Image Hyderabad: All slaughterhouses for cattle, sheep, and goats, and meat shops, including beef shops, will remain closed within city limits on March 31 on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanthi, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced. In a circular on Tuesday, March 23, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan instructed officers to implement the order in their respective jurisdictions. Mahavir…
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