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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Living in a Loud Neighborhood Can Hurt Baby’s Sleep

Short, broken sleep can make pregnancy harder for African‑American moms who live in low‑income areas. Research shows that trouble sleeping during pregnancy can raise the chance of health problems for both mom and baby. People who live in neighborhoods with more crime, noise from traffic or few

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Feb 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Big Boss Talks Movies and More

Donna Langley, a top executive at NBCUniversal, is set to receive the BAFTA Fellowship, a big honor in the film industry. She's the first Hollywood studio boss to get this award, which usually goes to actors and directors. Langley is excited about this recognition and sees it as a way to represent t

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Jan 17 2026SCIENCE

How Short Videos Mess with Your Brain

Short videos are everywhere. They are fun and easy to watch. But what happens in your brain when you watch them? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at how the brain changes when people watch short videos. The brain has parts that help us control our actions. These parts are called the dorsa

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Nov 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Journey of Donna Jean: From Studio Singer to Grateful Dead Legend

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a name that resonates with music lovers, passed away at 78 in Nashville. Her journey in music was as vibrant and diverse as the songs she sang. She was known for her powerful vocals on hits like "When a Man Loves a Woman" and her significant role in the Grateful Dead duri

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Sep 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kelce Family's Holiday Cheer: A Touchdown of Fun

Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, is making her acting debut in two Hallmark movies that are football-themed, just like her sons. In "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," she plays the manager of a barbecue restaurant, while in "Christmas on Call," she helps a die-hard

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