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Dec 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Warmth on a Budget: REI's Cozy Jackets Get a Price Cut

REI has slashed the prices of their Trailmade Insulated Hoodie Jackets. Normally priced at $100, they are now available for just $60. This deal is available for both men and women, with a variety of colors and sizes to choose from. These jackets are designed to keep you warm during the colder month

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Coal's Unexpected Comeback: What's Driving the Surge?

Coal, once on the decline, is making a surprising comeback. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global coal demand is expected to reach a record high this year. This is not what experts predicted. For the past three years, they thought coal use had peaked and would start to drop. But

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

A Baby Born in the Most Unlikely Place

In a strange turn of events, a baby named Ryu Lopez was born outside his mother's uterus. This is not something that happens often. The baby was found during surgery to remove a huge cyst from his mother's ovary. The cyst weighed over 22 pounds. It had been growing for years. The mother, Suze Lopez

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

Guns in Crime: What's the Story Behind the Numbers?

Guns found at crime scenes are telling a story. A recent study looked at nearly 350, 000 guns used in crimes across over 50 U. S. cities from 2020 to 2024. The study dug into where these guns came from and how their origins have changed over time. One big concern is the rise of 3D-printed guns. The

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

New Leadership Takes the Helm Amid DC Police Turmoil

DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Long Beach City College Makes History with New Bachelor's Degree

Long Beach City College (LBCC) has just been given the green light to offer its first-ever bachelor's degree. This isn't just any degree, though. It's a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science, making LBCC the first community college in the entire United States to offer this kind of pro

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Staten Island School Pioneers Reading Revolution

In a move to boost literacy, a Staten Island elementary school is embracing a new approach to teaching reading. The school is part of a broader New York City initiative that focuses on the "science of reading. " This method uses a free course to train teachers in evidence-based techniques. The prog

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Secrets Unveiled: A Look at 100, 000 Images from the Red Planet

Mars has been under the lens for two decades now. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been circling the red planet, capturing stunning images with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. Recently, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) shared the 100, 000th image taken

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Sunlight and Kids: Why Many in India Still Lack Vitamin D

In India, where the sun shines bright, you'd think kids would have plenty of vitamin D. But that's not the case. Many children, from babies to pre-teens, are running low on this vital nutrient. Why? It's not just about the sun. It's about what kids eat, how they live, and even where they live. A re

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

Faith and Science: A Conversation on Healing and Discovery

Francis Collins, a prominent scientist, and Marc Siegel, a medical expert, recently discussed the relationship between faith and science. They explored how these two areas can complement each other, especially in the realm of healing and discovery. Collins, known for his work at the National Instit

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