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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

How Different Mineral Sources Affect Cows and Their Calves

Imagine you're a farmer with a herd of pregnant Angus cows. You decided to give them some extra minerals during their late pregnancy. You had three options: minerals from sulfates, organic complexes, or hydroxychlorides. You might think these would have different effects, but let's see what happened

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Jan 02 2025RELIGION

What's the Deal with ISIS and Terror Attacks?

You might have heard about the tragedy that happened in New Orleans, where a man drove his truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 15 people. The FBI found a black flag in his truck that belongs to a group called the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. This group has been around for a while and has in

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

New Orleans Attack: Young Lives Lost

A terrible incident occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Eve. A truck plowed into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 30. Among the victims were Martin "Tiger" Bech, a former Princeton University wide receiver, Reggie Hunter, a loving father of two, and Ni’Ky

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Hamptons Mansion Sales Slumping?

The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

COVID and Future Sick Days: What We Need to Know

Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

Penn State's Defense Shines in Fiesta Bowl Win

Penn State's defense was the star of the show in their Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State. They kept Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, from running wild, limiting him to just 104 yards on 30 carries. Jeanty, who usually averages around 7 yards per carry, was held to a season-low 3. 5 yards

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

How Arizona State Can Shock Texas in the Peach Bowl

Football experts have some interesting ideas on how Arizona State could upset Texas in the Peach Bowl. While the Sun Devils have a potent offense with tough players like running back Cam Skattebo and young quarterback Sam Leavitt, ESPN's Greg McElroy says the real action is on defense. Texas' quarte

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Returns to Subway Patrols, Mayor Adams Urges Caution

Mayor Adams has warned the Guardian Angels to keep their activities in check after the volunteer group announced plans to resume subway patrols following a tragic incident. The group, led by Curtis Sliwa, intends to conduct wellness checks on homeless individuals and report issues to the NYPD. This

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Exploring Water Quality in Southern Nigeria: A Seasonal Tale

Hey there, did you know how much human activities and the rocks around rivers can affect water quality? Well, let's dive into a study about this in southern Nigeria. Researchers looked at river water during both the wet and dry seasons to see what's up with the chemistry and quality. They collected

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Using Smart Bikes for Rehab: Experts Weigh In

Think about the humble stationary bike. It's been around for ages in rehab centers. But these days, they're getting smarter thanks to tech like AI and robotics. This shift brings up a big question: are these clever cycles really upping the game for patients? Doctors and experts dug deep into this to

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