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Kalamazoo researchers have discovered what causes a common kidney disease

KALAMAZOO, MI — Scientists at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine (WMed) have made a “groundbreaking” discovery. A team led by Dr. Erik Larson, vice chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, has uncovered the cause of a common kidney disease after eight years of research, a news release from WMed said. Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) affects …
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Boston College professor says Maine leaders should develop earthquake safety plan

Monday’s earthquake was felt as far south as Rhode Island.
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Super Bowl Score by Quarter: Tracking Squares Results From the Last 10 Years

The exact origins of Super Bowl Squares isn’t known. However, it has increased in popularity so greatly that it is now being offered by most sportsbooks.
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Armenia at crossroads – Aftermath of the Lavrov-Mirzoyan meeting

Recent developments in Armenian-Russian relations suggest a shift towards de-escalation, as indicated by the cautiously optimistic statements from the foreign ministers…
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EU foreign ministers concerned over cold relations with new Trump administration

The European Union’s foreign ministers are set to meet amid rising concerns about the bloc’s relationship with the newly inaugurated Trump administration. Kaja Kallas,…
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Record attendance for NY parks system’s 100th anniversary last year

ALBANY — State parks and historical sites saw record attendance numbers in 2024 during the 100th anniversary of the state park system. The system — which comprises 360,000 acres of beaches, campgrounds, trails and golf courses — had 88.3 million visitors last year, beating the previous record set the year before by more than 4 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul credited the influx of visitors to centennial festivities across the park system, as well as…
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Israel says eight hostages due to be freed in first phase of Gaza deal are dead

A government spokesman says information provided by Hamas overnight matches Israel’s intelligence.
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Walmart is selling a ‘nice and sturdy’ $150 10-drawer dresser for only $63 that shoppers say is the ‘perfect size’

Reviewers say it’s “perfect for small spaces.”
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Gazans return to ruined homes, communities and lives

Videos and photos from northern Gaza show a landscape reduced to piles of broken concrete and rebar — in many cases, with the remains of loved ones buried underneath.
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‘Life finds a way:’ Baby shark born in aquarium tank that only houses females

‘Life finds a way:’ Baby shark born in aquarium tank that only houses females – ‘It really proves that life… uh… finds a way’ said the aquarium’s curator of live animals Greg Barrick