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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Boreal Forests Might Be Becoming Less Crowded

You probably think of boreal forests as being very thick and cold, right? But things might be changing quickly. These forests are warming up much faster than the rest of the world—about four times quicker, in fact. While we haven't seen huge changes yet, there seems to be a delay in how the forests

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Caring for Dementia: The Hidden Heroes in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Did you know that over 6 million people in the U. S. live with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? Their care is often provided by family members or friends, known as informal caregivers. These caregivers offer more than $270 billion annually without any pay. But here’s a problem: studi

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Meet Val Boreland: The New Boss of SpinCo’s Shows

NBCUniversal has just hired Val Boreland as the President of Entertainment for its spinoff company, SpinCo. This means she’ll be in charge of shows on cable networks like USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E! , Syfy, and Golf Channel. Boreland’s experience shows she knows how to buy and create good c

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Texas AG Sues TikTok Again for Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidel

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu Sports: What Happened?

Venu Sports, a highly anticipated streaming service, has come to a sudden halt. This morning, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they are ending their joint venture before the service even launches. The initial plan was to combine multiple sports channels under one platform for $43 a

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

High School Sports Scores: Thursday's Big Wins

Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked #2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Unique bacteria turn waste metal into green powerhouses

When it comes to converting water into oxygen — a crucial step in generating clean energy — scientists have found that tiny bacteria can play a big role. There's a type of material called NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) that's super efficient in doing this job, especially in alkaline conditions.

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Jan 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Kylie Kelce Gets Orderly Tips, Challenges Gender Norms

Kylie Kelce, wife of NFL star Jason Kelce, found some unexpected parenting wisdom recently. Soccer superstar Alex Morgan shared her no-fuss approach to keeping a clean home in an episode of Kylie's Not Gonna Lie podcast. Kylie loved it! She laughed about the clutter chaos of motherhood and was inspi

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Future of Entertainment: Streaming, AI, and More

At the annual Variety Entertainment Summit held during CES in Las Vegas, top industry leaders discussed the latest trends in streaming, AI, and advertising. NBCUniversal’s Beatrice Springborn noted a shift towards producing fewer, higher-quality shows, while A+E Studios' Barry Jossen saw this as a p

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Gaming: Samsung's Affordable 34-inch Monitor

Elevate your gaming experience without breaking the bank with Samsung's 34-inch Odyssey G5, now available for just $341 on Amazon. Normally priced at $550, this deal saves you a whopping $209. But why is this monitor worth the hype? Well, the Odyssey G5 offers a massive 34-inch WQHD display, ensuri

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