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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

West Virginia Duo Crafts Frosty Dragon Igloo

Imagine being bored at home during a snowy week in Fairmont, West Virginia. That's exactly what happened to Rowdy and Damon Dorman, a father-son duo who decided to make the most of the winter weather. They started building an igloo using snow blocks and an ice cooler. But they didn't stop at a regul

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars Shift Schedule Due to LA Wildfires

The Oscars have decided to push back their nomination voting period and change the date of their announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The voting, which was supposed to end on January 14, will now close on January 17 at 5 p. m. PT. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sundance 2025: Moving Forward Despite LA Wildfires

Just days before the highly anticipated Sundance Film Festival, organizers are working hard to ensure the event runs smoothly, despite the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. With strong winds expected in the coming days, the situation could worsen and impact the festival's operations in Park City, Ut

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Does Setting Diversity Targets Make Job Hunters More Likely to Apply?

Let’s think about trying to attract a diverse group of people to work for your company. Some companies say they care about diversity, but others go further and set clear goals, like hiring one woman or person of color for every White man. Does this make a difference to people looking for jobs, espec

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Coach McCarthy Heads to Free Agency Tomorrow

Here’s an unexpected turn of events: head coach Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys is about to become a free agent. His contract ends tomorrow, and starting then, other teams can chat with him. The Bears, for example, have been waiting to talk to him. And guess what? There haven’t been any discussions bet

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Era for Warriors: The Thrill of Battle and Friendship

"Dynasty Warriors Origins" is a fresh take on tactical warfare. The game revolves around a mysterious figure who befriends heroes from all sides of a grand war, creating a unique blend of action and bonding moments. Battles are filled with intense combat, but they also include relaxing intervals whe

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Angela's Senior Strip Club Adventure Leaves Fans Divided

The season finale of Landman on Paramount Plus hit a nerve with fans due to an unexpected strip club scene involving senior citizens. The show, which follows the adventures of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), an oil and gas company's 'landman', took a surprising turn when Angela (Ali Larter), Tomm

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Discovering New Targets: How Mice Fight Intestinal Fungus

Ever wonder how the body fights off the fungus Candida albicans in the gut? This fungus can cause problems if it turns invasive, but our bodies have a way to keep it in check. Researchers used a special technique called immunoproteomics to find out what exactly our immune system targets in the fungu

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Regrowing Fat: A New Approach with Stem Cells and Biodegradable Implants

Scientists are testing an innovative way to regenerate fat tissue using a biodegradable implant and stem cells. The implant, made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh and a collagen sponge (CS), is seeded with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) known for their impressive ability to multiply and transfor

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Jan 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Don't Just Recycle: Push for Policy Change

You might think that recycling more or going vegan can save the planet, but the truth is, it's not that simple. Individual actions like these have a tiny impact compared to big systemic changes. For instance, even if everyone in the U. S. went vegan, it would only cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.

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