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    Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Private Equity from Medical Practicesโ—Bill to Ban Private Equity from Owning Medical PracticesYhnCultureTheatre50859 min ago

    Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced legislation that would prohibit private equity firms from owning medical practices. The bill targets the growing trend of private equity acquiring physician groups and hospitals, a practice critics say drives up costs and degrades patient care. Supporters see it as a push to keep healthcare decisions out of the hands of financial investors.

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    Drones Emerge as Weapons of War in Myanmarโ—Small Flying Machines Become Weapons of War in Myanmarโœ‰newsWar10 h ago

    Small drones are increasingly being used as weapons in Myanmar's civil war, with resistance forces and the military alike rigging flying machines to drop bombs on enemy positions. The conflict, which began after the 2021 coup, has seen improvised drone attacks become a cheap and accessible way for under-equipped groups to strike targets. Observers say the trend highlights how low-cost drone warfare is spreading to smaller conflicts worldwide.

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    Reports indicate that femicides are increasing in South Africa, drawing renewed attention to violence against women in the country. The issue has long been a concern for human rights groups, who point to high rates of gender-based violence despite government pledges to act. Commentators are calling for stronger prevention measures and better enforcement of existing laws.

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    Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of space sunlight projectโ—"Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse apprMmastodonScienceSpace Policy478 min ago

    Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, raising concerns about a growing commercial trend of using orbiting reflectors to illuminate areas on the ground at night.

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    Death rates among young American adults have risen sharply, with a reported 71% increase in just over a decade. The finding points to a worsening mortality crisis among people in early adulthood, a group long expected to see improving health outcomes. Observers are linking the trend to broader public health concerns, though detailed causes are not specified in the report.

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    Global girl group KATSEYE is a top trending search in Canada, coinciding with the announcement of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour lineup. Deadline reports the tour will star Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff and other performers, fuelling speculation and discussion about which artists, including KATSEYE, will appear on this year's holiday bill.

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    TRENDS Group Takes Part in UN Crime Prevention Congressโ—TRENDS Participates in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justiceโœ‰newsWorldUS Politics49 min ago

    The TRENDS research group participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, joining international delegates discussing global strategies against crime and justice reform. The organization's participation highlights the growing role of independent research groups in shaping policy conversations on crime prevention at the international level.

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