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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Shivering Through the Night: Kansas' Chilliest Spots in Winter Storm

Kansas faced a harsh winter storm on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a Winter Weather Advisory covering the entire state. Snow piled up, and temperatures dropped significantly. The National Weather Service monitored these conditions, noting that all weather stations in Kansas reported negative apparent temp

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Living Well After Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Long-Term Survivors

Cancer survivors who have been cancer-free for five years or more are known as long-term cancer survivors (LTCS). There is still a lot to learn about how lifestyle choices affect their chances of living longer. A recent study looked at the habits of 6, 057 people who had survived breast, colorectal,

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Living Well After Cancer: A New Guide for Survivors

Cancer survivors often deal with health issues caused by the disease and its treatment. They also have a higher chance of developing other long-term health problems. This can lead to multiple health conditions at once, known as multimorbidity. Lifestyle changes can help a lot. Up to 80% of chronic

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Smart Choices to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Dementia is a big problem, but it doesn't have to be. New research shows that simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Things like fixing hearing and vision problems, staying active, and eating well can help keep your brain healthy. But why aren't more people talking about this? Right n

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

AI Joins the Fight Against a Massive Winter Storm

A colossal winter storm is sweeping across the U. S. , stretching over 2, 000 miles and bringing snow, sleet, and ice. To tackle this, weather forecasters are now using advanced AI tools to monitor and predict the storm's journey. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hearing the Show: New Tech Makes Theater Accessible for All

In theaters across the Chicago area, a new technology is making waves. Auracast, a type of Bluetooth, is being installed to help people with hearing aids enjoy performances more clearly. Unlike old systems, Auracast sends sound directly to hearing aids or earbuds without needing to pair devices. Thi

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Hotels: Making Tech Work for You, Not the Other Way Around

Hotels have been trying to keep up with the latest tech trends for years. They've added tablets, voice assistants, and QR codes everywhere. But often, these features don't work as well as they should. For business travelers and tech-savvy tourists, technology should be like a good assistant—quiet, h

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Jan 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Retro Tech: Why Some 80s Gadgets Deserve a Second Chance

The 1980s were a time of bold fashion, iconic movies, and groundbreaking technology. While some tech from that era seems laughably outdated today, like the massive Motorola Dynatac 8000X cellphone, other gadgets still hold a special place in people's hearts. These devices aren't just nostalgic relic

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

SEC Drops Case Against Gemini After Investors Get Money Back

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to drop its case against Gemini, a crypto exchange run by the Winklevoss twins. This comes after investors in Gemini's lending program got all their money back. The SEC had started this case last year. They accused Gemini and another co

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Heart Health in America: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Challenges

The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make

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