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Valproate: Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation
"Who will look after our children when we're no longer here? At the moment that's nobody." Catherine Cox, from Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, was one of thousands of women who took the epilepsy drug, sodium valproate, while pregnant, something which is now advised against. Her son Matthew, now 23, was...
bbc.co.uk - 30+ days ago

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GARD continues to fight for Gary Works green steel production
Ten years ago, all steel products made at mills were produced in a blast furnace. Now, about 20% is produced with direct reduction, and the remainder is produced through blast furnaces. Members of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development are encouraging U.S. Steel to take part in the growing...
chicagotribune.com - 13 days ago
nature
In a first, an orangutan was seen treating his wound with a medicinal plant
After an orangutan hurt his face, scientists observed him chewing a plant known to relieve pain and applying a paste made from the leaves to the injury. An orangutan named Rakus hit a rough patch in the summer of 2022. Researchers heard a fight between male orangutans in the treetops of a rainforest...
nbcnews.com - 30+ days ago
teaching
Does Higher Education Need “Saving”?
Since my first immersion into academia in graduate school, I’ve noticed a systemic “fight the power” attitude in the humanities, especially English...
cato.org - 15 days ago
health
South Carolina public health chief's confirmation hearing overshadowed by COVID anger
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the first director of South Carolina’s newly organized health agency, Dr. Edward Simmer has a vision of reducing infant mortality, fighting childhood cancers and reducing drug overdoses. But his confirmation has instead turned into a referendum on how the state responded to...
apnews.com - 15 days ago
nature
‘In case I die, I need to publish this paper’: scientist who left the lab to fight in Ukraine
Neuroscientist Sergiy Sylantyev tells Nature that science and war cannot be separated. Layal Liverpool Layal Liverpool is a freelance science...
nature.com - 30+ days ago
nutrition
These Foods Could Help Your Body Fight COVID
Licorice is one of a number of foods that might benefit people with COVID-19, according to research from Iran. A five-day randomized controlled trial...
newsweek.com - 30+ days ago
fitness
Meet the Endurance Athletes Going the Extra Mile to Fight Cancer
Thousands of blood cancer survivors have received life-saving treatment thanks to a small army of inspired cyclists, hikers, runners, walkers, skiers, and supporters When Scott Bauwens’s sister-in-law was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia a few years ago, he set a simple goal. He’d...
outsideonline.com - 30+ days ago
job & work
Spring Statement branded 'new low in the fight against poverty' as Rachel Reeves announces further welfare cuts
Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement today - announcing further welfare cuts labelled as 'deeply concerning' by disability charities who warn...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk - 10 days ago
sports
“That’s scary”… Fans react to Deontay Wilder speaking on potential move to MMA
Deontay Wilder is set to return to the boxing ring against Tyrrell Herndon in his comeback fight, but a recent interview has fans wondering what...
bloodyknockout.com - 1 day ago
celebrity
College Student, 20, Missing After Going for a Beach Walk During Spring Break Trip to the Dominican Republic
A 20-year-old college student is missing after going for an early morning beach walk while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. University of Pittsburgh junior Sudiksha Konanki — a resident of Virginia’s Loudoun County and citizen of India — was last seen on Thursday, March 6, while walking on a...
people.com - 27 days ago
movie & tv
Wikipedia fights off boredom with pencil fighting, paint drying, and Ray Bradbury
We explore some of Wikipedia’s oddities in our 6,937,751-part monthly series, Wiki Wormhole. This week’s entry: Quick Hits What it’s about: Lots of things! We often come across Wikipedia articles that fascinate or amuse to some degree, (often by reading Instagram’s excellent Depths Of Wikipedia), but...
avclub.com - 30+ days ago
technology
Musk Fails to Block OpenAI Restructuring Plans in Court Fight
Elon Musk’s bid in court to block Sam Altman from restructuring OpenAI will be expedited for a trial in the fall of this year, a judge said. US...
bloomberg.com - 30+ days ago
fashion
Restaurateur says 'fighting for our lives' against reservation scalping trend
Some individuals have turned reselling dining reservations into a profitable business. However, it is coming at a cost to both diners, who struggle to secure spots on platforms like Resy, and restaurants, which argue that these people are siphoning away their revenue. Lawmakers are working to...
foxbusiness.com - 9 days ago
job & work
'A slap in the face': Federal workers in Wisconsin fight their firings after mass layoffs
James Stancil came to work at the Zablocki Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee just like every other Monday. As a supply technician,...
wpr.org - 30+ days ago
auto
Jay Leno feeds L.A. firefighters from his own vintage firetruck
• Jay Leno was spotted serving meals to first responders in L.A.• He was doing so with a 1941 firetruck in tow• The machine has been retrofitted with an...
driving.ca - 30+ days ago
music
Kelly Clarkson Takes a Leap of Faith With Foo Fighters 'Learn to Fly' Cover
Kelly Clarkson flashed back to 1999 on the latest Kellyoke installment on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The singer and host delivered a rock-heavy...
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learning
Celtics, Blazers on 4-game win streaks entering clash
Two of the hottest teams in the NBA will fight for a fifth straight victory when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Boston Celtics on Sunday...
miamiherald.com - 13 days ago
nature / health
Environmentalists in Israel and Palestine fight to save cross-border water resources
"The health of Palestinians affects the health of Israelis and vice versa. And the best example is water." Wadi Gaza is the estuary of Nahal Besor, a...
grist.org - 12 days ago
technology
Bill to Fight AI Deepfakes Reaches US House as Entertainment Industry Cheers
With backing from both parties, the legislation follows the intrduction of its counterpart in the U.S. Senate earlier this year. A bipartisan group of...
decrypt.co - 30+ days ago
cycling
'It's important he fights with the GC group' – Richard Carapaz builds to Giro d'Italia in Volta a Catalunya mountains
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cyclingnews.com - 10 days ago
entrepreneurship
‘Pay Me What You Owe Me’: Jasmine McCall Brings Compensation To The Forefront At 2025 Women Of Power Summit
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blackenterprise.com - 30+ days ago
memes
25 of the funniest Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul Fight memes
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dailydot.com - 30+ days ago
sports
PFL 2025 World Tournament 1 Results: Winners And Losers
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celebrity
PUBLIC AFFAIR Jessica Simpson’s ‘divorce’ from Eric Johnson could turn into ‘complete dumpster fire’ as they fight over her ‘ $ 200m’
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the-sun.com - 30+ days ago
science / space / technology
Poland signs $ 1.7 billion deal for infantry fighting vehicles
WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal worth some PLN 6.57 billion ( $ 1.7 billion) to acquire 111 Borsuk (Badger)...
defensenews.com - 9 days ago