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Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma
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— Oct 2, 2026
Studies link household tobacco-smoke exposure with higher prevalence of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa, while research on children with asthma found that household vaping was associated with more flare-ups and symptoms. Exposure to both vaping and combustible tobacco showed the strongest links to poor asthma control, challenging the idea that secondhand vapor is harmless to children.
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Priya Raman
Both habits together causing the worst flare ups shows secondhand vapor is not harmless after all.
Russian Frigate Fires Flares Near Danish Helicopter
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— Sep 14, 2026
A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter near Gedser; one passed close during a photo mission. Rasmussen called it 'unacceptable'; ambassador Barbin will be summoned.
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Derek Foss
Summoning the ambassador is the right move after this near miss near Gedser, but more needs to be done to prevent repeats.
ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Shut by Power Outage Amid Tight Fuel Supplies
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— Sep 14, 2026
ExxonMobil's 264,000-bpd Joliet refinery shut Sunday after a 3:30 p.m. CT outage triggered its safety flare; De Haan says downtime will cost the plant millions.
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Rachel Meyers
Analysts are right that even a few days of lost output from 264,000 barrels a day adds real pressure on fuel markets.
Man Arrested Outside Capitol With Flare Gun And Torch, Smelling Of Fuel
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— Nov 5, 2024
Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a man at the Capitol who “smelled like fuel” and was carrying a blowtorch and a flare gun on Tuesday, according to a USCP announcement. The man, whose name was not immediately disclosed…
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 15h
Brighter Than 10 trillion Suns: Scientists Spot Record-Breaking Flare from a Distant Black Hole
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— Nov 4, 2025
Scientists have detected the brightest flare ever recorded from a supermassive black hole, a cosmic explosion that burned with the light of 10 trillion suns and has left astronomers stunned. According to The Associated…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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FDA Approves Regeneron Pasatru for FOP
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— Aug 19, 2026
Regeneron's garetosmab, marketed as Pasatru, received FDA approval to treat adults with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, becoming the second FDA-cleared therapy for FOP and the first to reduce clinician-assessed flare-ups. Driven by OPTIMA/phase 3 data showing about 90% reduction in new bone lesions over 56 weeks and substantial decreases in flare-ups, Pasatru competes with Ipsen's Sohonos and awaits EMA/Japan submissions, with price not disclosed.
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Shouting Match Erupts at Hearing on Trump Assassination Attempts
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— Dec 5, 2024
Tempers flared between the acting director of the U.S. Secret Service and a Republican congressman during a hearing regarding possible lapses in protection that possibly led to two apparent assassination attempts at…
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Tensions Flare Again Outside ICE Facility
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— May 30, 2026
Another night of unrest unfolded outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark as protesters and federal immigration authorities clashed despite a push by New Jersey officials to reduce tensions around the…
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Portland Police Use Smoke Grenades, Pepper Balls To Control Gathering of Protesters
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— Sep 1, 2020
Protests flared again in Portland overnight on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police on the streets of the city which after months of sometimes violent confrontations has become a focal point of the U.S…
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Irrational choices follow patterns you can measure and redesign
Ariely shows people do not maximize self-interest like classical economics assumes; they repeat the same measurable mistakes—anchoring, free-lure, ownership inflation, and expectation effects—that others can predict and design around.
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Partisan Divide Returns in U.S. Congress on Coronavirus Next Steps
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— Mar 30, 2020
Fresh partisan divisions flared on Sunday on the next steps for the U.S. Congress in dealing with the coronavirus crisis, with the top House of Representatives Republican casting doubt on the need for more economic…
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Carrie Underwood Booed, Political Debate Flares
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— Feb 19, 2026
Carrie Underwood found herself at the center of a political storm after sharing a candid moment from the “American Idol” stage that quickly spilled onto social media. According to Fox News , the country star and current…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Military Uses Flares After Aircraft Breach
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— Aug 4, 2025
A civilian aircraft flew into restricted airspace over President Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey retreat on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from U.S. military jets. The incident, which occurred around 12:50 p.m…
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Worst NFL Officiating Crew Ever? Fingers Pointing, Tempers Flaring After What Notorious Ref Did
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— Dec 31, 2023
Just to get this out of the way: The visiting Detroit Lions did not lose to the Dallas Cowboys by a lonely point on Saturday night because of a referee blunder — no matter how egregious that mistake appears to be. The…
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Tempers Flare During Trump’s Beijing Visit
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— May 14, 2026
President Donald Trump’s high-profile trip to Beijing turned tense behind closed doors Thursday as clashes repeatedly broke out between American officials and Chinese authorities during events with Chinese President Xi…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 16h
NFL Coach Restrained By Security After Exchange With Player
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— Jan 12, 2026
It’s playoff season — and tempers are flaring in Philly. In a fiery sideline moment that lit up social media, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and star wide receiver A.J. Brown got into a heated…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Trump Cheers Wisconsin Ruling as Tensions Flare Over Coronavirus Lockdowns
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— May 14, 2020
President Donald Trump on Thursday applauded the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a coronavirus lockdown order in his latest move to encourage states to reopen, even after the top U.S. infectious…
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Watch: Activists Storm the Field During First NFL Game of the Season
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— Sep 9, 2022
The first game of the NFL season was interrupted by activists after they stormed the field. Direct Action Everywhere tweeted a video of the incident, saying, “DxE Activists disrupt Rams Bills with pink smoke flares to…
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Walmart Removes Firearms, Ammunition From US Stores as Social Unrest Flares
Reporting
— Oct 29, 2020
Walmart Inc removed firearms and ammunition from U.S. store floors this week to protect customers and employees as tensions across the country rise, the world’s largest retailer said on Thursday. “We have seen some…
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As Protests Rage, Trump Will Not Move to Seize Control of National Guard Troops
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— May 31, 2020
President Donald Trump will not take the dramatic step for now of seeking control of the National Guard, his national security adviser said on Sunday as protests flared in U.S. cities after the death of an unarmed black…
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Why a climber feels most alive mid-pitch, not at the summit
Pager studies found people report more flow during structured work than unstructured leisure—yet still say they would rather be elsewhere.
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‘I Can’t Breathe’: Protests Heat up as Curfews Imposed in Several US Cities
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— May 31, 2020
Civil unrest flared and curfews were imposed in several major U.S. cities on Saturday as demonstrators took to the streets to vent outrage at the death of a black man shown on video gasping for breath as a white…
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Hunter Biden Pushes Back Against Bid to Reopen Child Support Fight
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— Jan 29, 2026
A yearslong legal dispute over Hunter Biden’s youngest child flared back to life this week, as the president’s son moved to block an effort he says has no basis in their original court agreement. According to the New…
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DAVID BLACKMON: ‘Landman’ Airs A Rare And Stirring Defense Of The U.S. Oil-And-Gas Industry
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— Nov 30, 2024
Oil companies have always presented easy targets for demonization by the news and entertainment industries. Their operations are highly visible — the flares from a shale well can be seen from many miles distant — the…
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Hunter Biden’s Ex Asks Judge to Jail Him Over Child Support Dispute
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— Jan 16, 2026
A long-running and deeply personal legal battle involving Hunter Biden has flared up again, with the mother of his young daughter asking an Arkansas judge to take the extraordinary step of jailing the former first son…
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29 House Democrats Turn Against Biden and Side with Republicans to Pass Gas Stove Measure
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— Mar 30, 2023
Bipartisanship flared in the House on Wednesday in an effort to snuff out the Biden administration’s war to effectively ban gas stoves. The House voted 251 to 181 in favor of the amendment from Republican Rep. Gary…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 17h
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