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A surprising cause of endometriosis could lead to cure : Short Wave : NPR

A surprising cause of endometriosis could lead to cure : Short Wave : NPR

Scientists are searching for clues to explain why some people develop endometriosis. sorbetto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption sorbetto/Getty Images Since the age of nine or ten, Katie Burns has had debilitating pain from endometriosis, a condition where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. For years, Katie was in the dark about what was causing her pain. …

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BMW tells nearly 200,000 vehicle owners to park outside because their cars could short circuit and catch fire

BMW tells nearly 200,000 vehicle owners to park outside because their cars could short circuit and catch fire

Owners of nearly 200,000 BMWs should not park in the garage because the vehicles could short circuit and catch fire, according to a recall notice. The fire risk is related to a problem with the engine starter, which can affect cars that are both parked and in motion, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Owners …

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Bessent halts Argentina crisis as U.S. lifeline upends short bets

Bessent halts Argentina crisis as U.S. lifeline upends short bets

Speculators seeking to profit from the selloffs racing through Argentina’s markets were stopped dead in their tracks by a powerful investor willing to take the opposite side of the trade: The US government. The strong show of support for President Javier Milei from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — first by pledging to use “all options,” and then by announcing …

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A surprising food allergy culprit : Short Wave : NPR

A surprising food allergy culprit : Short Wave : NPR

One emerging hypothesis explaining food allergies is that food particles first get into the body through a disrupted skin barrier, and the immune system in turn tags food proteins as an invader—something to be fought. Cavan Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cavan Images/Getty Images Food allergies have risen in the United States over the last few decades. Research suggests …

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PlayStation Announces Mercifully Short State Of Play For Tomorrow

PlayStation Announces Mercifully Short State Of Play For Tomorrow

After some rumors and speculation suggesting we’d be getting one ahead of Tokyo Game Show, Sony has announced a new State of Play presentation for tomorrow, September 24. The showcase will include 35 minutes of new games, both from third-party developers and Sony’s PlayStation Studios. The only game we know will be in the show right now is Saros, the …

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Steve Martin Diagnosed with COVID, Cancels Shows with Martin Short

Steve Martin Diagnosed with COVID, Cancels Shows with Martin Short

After being diagnosed with COVID, actor and comedian Steve Martin cancelled two upcoming Virginia shows on his tour with his “Only Murders In The Building” co-star Martin Short. He announced the news via Instagram on Sept. 19. The shows were scheduled to take place at Virginia Beach’s The Dome and Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront on Sept. 19 and 20, …

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For Erika Kirk, a Husband’s Life Cut Short by Violence He Seemed to Foresee – The New York Times

For Erika Kirk, a Husband’s Life Cut Short by Violence He Seemed to Foresee  The New York Times Charlie Kirk assassination: Erika Kirk shares heartwarming video of late husband as memorial nears  Fox News ‘Jordan photo’: Erika Kirk posts picture of Charlie Kirk before his death  Yahoo ‘My favourite memories’: Charlie Kirk’s wife shares video of him teaching their daughter about Isaac Newton …

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Partisan stopgap funding bills fall short in Senate

Partisan stopgap funding bills fall short in Senate

The Senate shot down dueling versions of a short-term funding patch Friday before leaving town for a weeklong recess without a plan in place to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. With lawmakers unable to resolve a partisan standoff over extending expiring health insurance subsidies, Senate leaders agreed to engage in a bit of political theater, allowing each party …

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Is Tesla Stock About to Short Squeeze? TSLA Traders Eye $440 as Key Level

Is Tesla Stock About to Short Squeeze? TSLA Traders Eye 0 as Key Level

Tesla stock (TSLA) has strung together seven straight green days and added roughly $79 a share over that span. In early trading the stock hovered around $432.50, up about 1.6% before the bell while the broader market also pointed higher. Momentum traders love this kind of tape, since steady bids attract more buyers and squeeze shorts. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: …

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What stem cells could mean for the future of Parkinson’s research : Short Wave : NPR

What stem cells could mean for the future of Parkinson’s research : Short Wave : NPR

Illustration showing a healthy substantia nigra in a human brain. Degeneration of this structure is characteristic of Parkinson’s disease. KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Parkinson’s Disease affects around a million people in the United States, and that number is on the rise, in part because our population is getting older. Dr. …

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