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Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

Space Delivery Hits a Snag: Engine Glitch Halts Cargo Ship's Journey

A cargo ship, meant to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), faced an unexpected hurdle. The ship, launched by Northrop Grumman, encountered engine issues shortly after takeoff. This problem stopped the ship from reaching its destination. The plan was for the ship to arrive at

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Sep 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mercury's Hidden Toll: The Dark Side of Mexico's Mining Rush

Deep in the heart of Mexico's Sierra Gorda, a dangerous game is playing out. Miners like Hugo Flores are digging for mercury, a toxic metal that's becoming more valuable by the day. This isn't just any mining rush; it's a "mercury boom, " driven by soaring gold prices and a global demand for this ha

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Sep 17 2025SPORTS

Virginia Tech's Big Plans for Sports

Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s

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Sep 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Cost of Your Clothes: Why Fast Fashion is Hurting Our Planet

The fashion industry is a big part of our daily lives. But it's also a major source of pollution. Every year, the U. S. alone throws away a huge amount of textiles. This is not just a problem of waste. It's also about the resources used to make these clothes. The industry emits a lot of greenhouse g

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Sep 16 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Space Rock's Close Shave with Earth: What You Need to Know

A massive asteroid, about the size of a skyscraper, is set to pass by Earth this week. Don't worry, it's not going to hit us. Scientists initially thought it might be a problem in the future, but now they're sure it's safe. This space rock, named 2025 FA22, is quite large. It's between 427 and 951

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Sep 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Who's Calling the Shots on Climate Science?

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has stirred up a storm with its fast-tracked review on whether greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare in the U. S. This review, prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind the 2

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

Menopause Relief: Weighing Hormone Therapy's Pros and Cons

Menopause can be tough, with symptoms like hot flashes and sleepless nights making life difficult. Many women turn to hormone therapy for relief, but it's not always straightforward. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing some of the warnings on these treatments, sparking a

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Sep 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

New iPhone Software: Is Your Device on the List?

Apple has rolled out its latest software, iOS 26, and not every iPhone will get it. If you have an iPhone from 2018 or earlier, you're out of luck. That means the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are left behind. But don't worry, there's still iOS 18. 7 for security updates. If you have an iPhone from 201

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Sep 15 2025WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead: Why Rain is Taking a Break in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio is in for a stretch of sunny days, thanks to a weather phenomenon called an Omega block. This isn't just any weather pattern; it's a big kink in the jet stream that's keeping the region dry and warm. The block is named after the Greek letter Omega because of its shape. It's like a san

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Sep 15 2025BUSINESS

Six Flags: Summer Bounce-Back Boosts Attendance

Six Flags saw more visitors this summer compared to last year. Over nine weeks, 17. 8 million people went to their parks. This is a 2% increase. The company's leader, Richard A. Zimmerman, said they are happy with this growth. He believes their plans are working well. They are getting ready for busy

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