Blood markers found in autistic children offer diagnostic clues
Researchers at the MIND Institute report distinctive blood chemistry in autistic children, including more B cells and natural killer cells, plus differences in over 100 proteins. The pilot study with 105 kids suggests biological signs may exist for autism, though a diagnostic blood test remains years away.
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Priuses Bump Up Prices Despite Sticker Costs
Buyers pay 1000 to 3000 above sticker for used Priuses amid high demand and short supply. Some sellers resist overpricing, while production ramp up cuts wait times. Hybrid popularity grows as gas prices stay volatile and resale values stay strong.
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American cartoonist Oliphant to appear in Beijing paper
Pat Oliphant, Pulitzer Prize winner, will become the first U S editorial cartoonist published in a Chinese language newspaper Beijing Youth Daily. The move is led by Universal Press Syndicate and Andrews McMeel Universal as Beijing Youth Daily expands access to foreign investors and cautious freedom of expression, with Oliphant noting he may alter how he portrays Chinese characters.
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Texas cheerleaders under fire as bill targets suggestive routines
In Austin the House approved a bill by Rep. Al Edwards to curb provocative cheerleader and drill team performances. The Senate has not sponsored the measure and questions linger over enforcement and local handling. Critics call the effort a moralizing overreach with unclear definitions.
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Blair’s Third Term Ends as Iraq War Defeats Support
Blair faced a difficult final stretch as his Iraq war leadership drew sharp criticism. The war damaged trust, a British troop death in southern Iraq revived questions about the invasion’s legal basis, and Brown’s late campaign help was seen as shielding Labour from a harsher backlash.
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