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Why is thyroid cancer more common in women? | Al Jazeera
One woman talks about being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer after years of medical oversight. After going undiagnosed for years, Ayah Jaghoub discovered she had two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer. She speaks to Samantha about her journey, and the years of neglect she says she experienced… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, January 14 (game #317)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints… Read Details ⇢
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‘It was not an illness that killed them. It was starvation’ – The Mail & Guardian
The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now “Then came the final moments for some. Their breath grew shallow, their bodies still. They didn’t die with any great commotion, just… Read Details ⇢
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In South Africa, international tests shine a light on massive school inequalities
LETTER FROM JOHANNESBURG A school in Seipone, near Polokwane, north of Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 4, 2023. DENIS FARRELL / AP The news sparked widespread dismay in South Africa. As it does every four years, in 2023, the country took part in the international TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics… Read Details ⇢
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Biden administration announces new rules to govern AI’s global spread
As it embarked on its final week, the Biden administration has announced sweeping new rules to control the export of US-made advanced AI chips. The new curbs are not just aimed at China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, but most of the world – with the exception of just 18… Read Details ⇢
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NBA hits Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards with fifth fine of season
Anthony Edwards is one of the highest paid players in the NBA, but his wallet is taking another hit. The league fined the Minnesota Timberwolves star $50,000 for what was described as “obscene gestures.” The gestures in question were directed at a referee, the NBA determined. The latest punishment brings… Read Details ⇢
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Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over LA wildfires | Business and Economy News
In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at the base of a transmission tower owned by the utility. Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International, has been hit with multiple lawsuits claiming its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires raging in the… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 14 (game #583)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands… Read Details ⇢
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Education department gets green light to release matric results – The Mail & Guardian
Exam quality assurer Umalusi has given the department of basic education the green light to release the matric results after the body said it had not found any irregularities. Exam quality assurer Umalusi has given the department of basic education the green light to release the matric results after the… Read Details ⇢