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New study links common chemical BPA to increased heart disease risk; researchers found higher BPA levels in urine correlated with greater heart problems; BPA found in everyday items like food cans and plastic bottles; more research needed to understand BPAs impact on heart health; ongoing investigation into common chemicals and health effects.

Long COVID: A Two-Year Study Reveals Persistent Symptoms in Half of Adults - A comprehensive study from UCSF tracks over 1700 adults for two years, finding that more than half still experience symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. The research underscores the need for better treatments and support systems for long COVID sufferers.

Genesis HealthCare, once the nations largest nursing home chain, faces accusations of exploiting bankruptcy to evade millions in legal settlements. With nearly one thousand lawsuits totaling over two hundred and fifty million dollars, many families of alleged victims are left empty-handed. Despite settlements, Genesis has failed to pay millions, including a three point five million dollar settlement for Nancy Hunt and six hundred and fifty thousand dollars for Nellie Betancourts family. Genesiss planned asset sale to a private equity firm has raised concerns, potentially leaving families with no compensation. This situation underscores the potential for healthcare companies to exploit legal loopholes to avoid accountability for alleged negligence, causing further pain and frustration for families seeking justice.

This week, lawmakers prepare to challenge Governor Kelly Ayottes vetoes on eleven bills, including the controversial bathroom bill and measures to simplify religious exemptions to vaccine mandates. Despite Republican majorities in both houses, the governors vetoes are expected to stand due to the need for a two-thirds majority to override. The debates are anticipated to be intense, reflecting the ongoing political divisions in the state.

Tragedy strikes Brown University: Two students killed in shooting, authorities seek person of interest

Two Brown University students from New Hampshire share their harrowing experiences following a deadly shooting on campus, leaving the community shaken. Shauna, a junior, was locked down in the science library for five hours, while Cameron, a freshman, narrowly missed being caught in the crossfire. The incident resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, with authorities releasing images of a person of interest in the investigation.

New study reveals Bisphenol S (BPS) disrupts fish parental behavior, causing less nest-fanning and increased aggression. Exposure to this common chemical, found in everyday products, may affect hormones and have serious consequences for fish populations. Researchers call for more studies on BPS and similar chemicals to understand their environmental and health impacts.

Google unveils Gemini one point five Pro, a significant AI update with a massive context window, capable of processing up to one million tokens of information. This allows for complex tasks like summarizing novels, debugging codebases, and more. The initial release is available to developers and enterprise customers, with a tiered approach for scalability. Google also introduces Gemini one point five Flash, a smaller, efficient model for high-volume operations. These advancements showcase Googles commitment to making advanced AI accessible for various uses.