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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for Biggest Windstorm in Over a Decade

Get ready, Southern California! A massive windstorm is heading your way, and it's not just going to blow things around—it might also start some serious fires. Meteorologists are warning that this could be the most destructive windstorm to hit the area since 2011. They're even using some of their str

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Back to the Basement: A New Season of Chaos

Get ready for a wild ride as Season 2 of Severance hits Apple TV Plus. This time around, Lumon Industries is back with a new boss, Miss Huang, a kid who's shaking things up. Mark, the tech worker with a split brain, is navigating a changed landscape. His old friends Helly, Irving, and Dylan are nowh

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus 13: A New Leader in Long-Lasting Premium Phones

Are you tired of phones that overheat and die quickly? Meet the OnePlus 13, a top-tier Android device designed with performance and durability in mind. This smartphone doesn't just look good; it feels great too, thanks to its soft-touch back panel. Imagine a phone that can handle any task you throw

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

A Frozen US: The Snowy Stretch

Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Why Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban Might Stick

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Life on the Streets: How Drug Use and Homelessness Affect Health

Imagine life on the streets, where finding food, clothes, and a place to sleep is a daily struggle. This is the reality for many people who use drugs (PWUD) in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. Researchers recently took a close look at how tough this life can be and how it impacts health. They fou

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks: The Tax Effect on Kids' Habits

Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drag Queen Tyra's Harsh Comment Sparks Outrage After The Vivienne's Death

A lot of commotion happened recently when Tyra, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season two, made a nasty remark after the death of fellow Drag Race queen The Vivienne. James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, was a big name in the entertainment scene, winning the first ever Drag Race UK in 2019.

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: Cold Front Hits, Chilly Days Ahead

A cold front has finally moved through the Capital Area, wrapping up the severe weather and washing away the rain. While the rain is gone, the real story is the icy blast that's following. Tonight, temperatures will drop like a rock, possibly dipping below freezing in Baton Rouge and even lower in t

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