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Feb 13 2025WEATHER

Stormy Mornings Ahead: Plan Your Week

Get ready for a wet start to your week. Heavy rain is expected to hit the area, making morning commutes a bit messy. The rain will be most intense this morning and tomorrow, with the heaviest downpours happening along and northwest of I-20. The good news is that the rain will ease up by the afternoo

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Feb 13 2025WEATHER

South Carolina Weather: Rainy Today, Sunny for Valentine's Day

South Carolina is in for a damp and chilly day today. The weather will be dominated by rain and drizzle, thanks to a persistent cold-air damming pattern. This means temperatures will stay low, hovering in the low to mid-40s for most areas, with a slight warm-up in the southern Midlands. The cold fr

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Unmasking COVID-19: The Hidden Spread

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough nut to crack for traditional disease models. Why? Because it's sneaky. It can spread without symptoms, hide in plain sight, and mess with how we interact with each other. Imagine trying to track a ghost. That's what epidemiologists were up against. The

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Love Hurts: Teen Dating Violence in Rio de Janeiro

Teen dating violence is a big problem around the world. It's not just about physical harm; it can also be emotional or sexual. This issue is especially important in Latin America, where there isn't much research on the topic. A recent study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, looked into this problem. It foc

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Feb 13 2025EDUCATION

The Hidden Truth About Campus Sexual Misconduct

Colleges and universities are supposed to be places of learning and growth. However, they are also places where sexual misconduct can happen. This is a big problem that can cause serious harm to students. It can affect their physical health, mental well-being, and even their ability to perform well

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Apple's Big Health Bet: What's Next for Your iPhone and Watch?

Apple has just kicked off a massive health research project. It's not like anything they've done before. This time, they're not focusing on just one area of health. Instead, they're gathering data from iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to find new links between different aspects of our health, bot

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients: Real-World Results with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Denmark's Wild Plan to Buy California

First off, imagine this: Denmark, a small country known for its cozy vibes and pastries, wants to buy California. Sounds crazy, right? Well, a satirical petition is making waves online, with over 200, 000 signatures. The idea is to raise a trillion dollars to make this happen. The petition jokes abo

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Feb 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Unwrap The Love: Gift Ideas for Him This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is often seen as a day for women to receive gifts. But why not show the special man in your life some love as well? Forget the stereotypes, and make sure your guy feels appreciated. Think outside the box or stick to the classics. The key is to make sure your gift is though

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Kids in Crisis: How Changes in Healthcare Affect Mental Health Services

Imagine this: Kids who have been through terrible stuff like sexual assault, trauma, or being kicked out of their homes are now struggling to get the mental health help they desperately need. Why? Because of changes in healthcare policies. These kids are part of a community mental health program, an

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