Tattoos Do Odd Things to the Immune System
When you stick ink-filled needles into your skin, your body’s defenders respond accordingly. Scientists aren’t sure if that’s good or bad for you.
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The White House said Saturday that China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019 and Beijing’s efforts to expand its intelligence gathering are ongoing
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China and Cuba have reached a secret agreement for China to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, in a brash new geopolitical challenge by Beijing to the U.S.
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Nissan Altima soars 120 feet after running up tow truck ramp on freeway
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A Small Town’s Tragedy, Distorted by Trump’s Megaphone
When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.
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Kavanaugh just went against his fellow conservative justices — for good reason
The fact that Kavanaugh broke with his conservative colleagues on Thursday shows us how truly baseless the court’s reasoning is.
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Virginia has just 40 pay phones left
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Bernie Sanders was right about the debt limit all along. We know who got us into this mess
Democrats could have raised the debt limit last year. Joe Manchin opposed it. Now the nation risks default
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Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault
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America's surprise revival: The suburbs
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MLK’s famous criticism of Malcolm X was a ‘fraud,’ author finds
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Fast food chains begin using AI speaker box
A fast food company said that these digital interactions have improved accuracy and wait times for customers.
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Fentanyl overdose death rate nearly quadrupled from 2016 to 2021
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Under the radar – Charlottesville defense sector has stealthy presence, big impact
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The 401(k) generation enters a retirement minefield
401(k) plans and IRAs don't generate steady and predictable income like pensions or social security. The result is a feeling of perpetual insecurity, even among those who've amassed substantial savings.
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