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49ers’ Ricky Pearsall shot in ‘attempted robbery’ in San Francisco: Police

Summarize this content to 1000 words San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot during an "attempted robbery" in San Francisco's Union Square, according to police.The 23-year-old "sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but stable condition," the San Francisco 49ers said in a statement.Shortly before 4 p.m. local time, police responded to a report of a shooting and found two men "suffering from injuries," San
Health

rewrite this title New NHS hair loss drug ‘could make life so much easier’

Summarize this content to 1000 words FAMILY HANDOUTDr Alicia Pylpyczuk worked as an emergency doctor in Manchester but took her own life in February 2020 after battling depression triggered by alopeciaEarlier this year a new drug to treat severe alopecia - an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss - was given the green light for NHS use. Some are keen to try it, others aren't - and some even think
Education

rewrite this title ‘We need speech therapists five days a week’

Summarize this content to 1000 words Fiona YoungBaby Elijah, who was born in the strictest lockdown, met his grandparents for the first time online On 25 March 2020, Fiona and Ben Young drove to their local maternity unit through London’s empty streets. When they arrived, security guards sent them to the back entrance. It was day three of England's first lockdown and the front was surrounded by patients being treated
Science/Nature

rewrite this title Environmental Factor – November 2020: NIEHS trainees’ scientific contributions, hard work celebrated

Summarize this content to 1000 words “It is truly an honor to be able to serve all of you and to work alongside each of you,” Collins told trainees. “You are the reason that I love working at NIEHS.” (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw) NIEHS scientific trainees were celebrated during Fellow Appreciation Week, held online for the first time Sept. 21-25. The institute’s career development events, networking sessions, and fun
Health

rewrite this title Jabs could slow ageing, researchers say

Summarize this content to 1000 words A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity could also slow down the process of ageing, researchers believe.Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic, "has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined," Prof Harlan Krumholz, from the Yale School of Medicine, said following the publication of several new studies.They found that the drug could be used to treat a wide range of illnesses linked
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Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge

Summarize this content to 1000 words SAO PAULO -- Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through mobile apps after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative to the country. The move escalates a monthslong feud between Musk and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered
UK News

rewrite this title Ozempic ‘slows ageing’ and Jenas ‘battling to save marriage’

Summarize this content to 1000 words A few of Saturday's papers focus on a new finding that Ozempic may, as the Times puts it, be able to "slow biological ageing". The drug contains the active ingredient semaglutide, used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, but experts now believe it can do more - including being able to "reverse kidney disease, prevent heart failure, reduce previously untreatable high blood pressure
Entertainment

rewrite this title Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez & Best Picture

Summarize this content to 100 words For nearly 20 years, Zoe Saldaña has starred in some of the most financially successful films in history, including “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame.” You’d think an actress with such an impressive résumé would have scripts and prominent roles constantly coming her way. Yet, in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” where Saldaña plays Rita Moro Castro, she sings and dances, and in one high-energy number, “El
Education

rewrite this title Crumbling concrete schools will suffer ‘for years to come’

Summarize this content to 1000 words BBC / Gemma LaisterMyton School was among those setting up makeshift classrooms at the start of the last school yearOne year ago, teachers, parents and pupils in England were preparing to head back to school as usual - until, for some, panic mode set in.Schools were suddenly told to close any building containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, or Raac - a dangerous type of