Everybody stay calm. You’re about to read about landlords and the prospect of paying rent. Don’t worry, there probably aren’t any landlords in the room right now. There are, however, new landlords in Cyberpunk 2077, should you choose to install this mod that introduces a whole bunch of expanded mechanics and details when it comes to cyberflats. It’s called Eviction …
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EPA terminates federal union contracts, effective immediately EPA’s announcement makes it the second known agency to officially cancel its union contracts, coming just after the Department of Veterans Affairs. Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED August 8, 2025 6:18 pm 3 min read Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with comments from EPA. The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will no longer …
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There’s a better way of treating binge eating disorder, a new study argues. The method, called “regulation of cues,” reduced patients’ odds of binge eating by 20% compared to those who got standard cognitive-behavioral therapy, researchers reported Aug. 4 in JAMA Network Open. “The study showed that our treatment could reduce binge eating more than standard therapy even after the …
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The battle against mosquitoes has intensified in recent years, particularly against the tiger mosquito species that poses significant health risks. A groundbreaking natural repellent has shown remarkable effectiveness in an extreme test involving thousands of these persistent pests. This innovative solution offers new hope for those seeking chemical-free protection during mosquito season. Revolutionary natural mosquito repellent undergoes extreme testing In …
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A common artificial sweetener loved by millions weakens the effects of cancer treatments. University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered that sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener, reduced immunotherapy effectiveness in melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer patients. Initially developed in the 1970s for people with obesity and diabetes to sweeten food while avoiding blood sugar spikes, sucralose, more commonly known as Splenda, has …
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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 01, 2025 Adriana D. Kugler submits resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective August 8, 2025 For release at 3:30 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday …
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Take a stroll through the supermarket and you’ll find plenty of products stuffed with ‘friendly bacteria.’ Bacteria – the good guys! Chug them down and they’ll help to look after you. We’re used to the idea that our guts are teeming with microbes and that they can be topped up with fancy yoghurts. We give the bacteria somewhere to live …
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Image: The Pokémon Company If you’ve ever played a Pokémon game, you’ve probably heard the phrase “It’s Super Effective!” at least once in your life. It’s used to communicate to the player that an attack has struck an opponent’s elemental weakness. So if my Raichu brings down the Thunder on a water-type Pokemon, the text box will say the attack …
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Pancreatic cancer continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in global cancer treatment. Known for its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy, it carries a grim five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Early detection remains rare, and by the time most cases are diagnosed, the disease has already spread, making surgical options limited and chemotherapy less effective. In …
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Cancer prevention might just become a ‘sweet’ journey.That too, with the help of a natural sweetener!According to a recent study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, stevia might pave the way for effective prevention of pancreatic cancer.How?Read on to know more. The ‘sweet’ breakthrough: Stevia might soon be more than just a sweetener!Researchers have discovered that when stevia …
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