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Sep 22 2025LIFESTYLE

A Life Well Lived: Kim Michael Oliver's Journey

Kim Michael Oliver, who passed away at 73 in Scarborough, left behind a legacy of love, work, and play. Born in Portland in 1952, Kim's life was marked by significant milestones. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1970 and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the Univer

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Sep 22 2025HEALTH

Power Down: A Simple Way to Cut Hospital Emissions

Hospitals are big polluters. They use a lot of energy. One big reason is medical imaging. CT scanners are a major culprit. They use a lot of power. But what if hospitals turned them off when not in use? That's what this study looked into. CT scanners are in high demand. More people need imaging ser

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Sep 21 2025SPORTS

A Fresh Face Takes the Field: Will Hammond's Breakthrough at Texas Tech

Football fans witnessed something special when Texas Tech faced off against Utah. The Red Raiders put on a show, winning 34-10. But the real story was the quarterback switch. Behren Morton, the usual starter, got hurt early on. That's when Will Hammond stepped in. He didn't just fill in; he took cha

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Sep 20 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More Women in Surgery?

More women are studying medicine than ever before. Yet, surgery is still a man's world. Women make up half of medical students. But they are a minority in surgical specialties. This is odd. Women often do just as well as men in surgery. In some cases, they do better. So, why aren't more women becomi

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Sep 19 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Choking Trends on TikTok?

TikTok is full of trends, but one that's been causing some concern is the #chokekink trend. This trend involves videos about sexual choking, which has become quite popular among young people. In a recent study, researchers looked at 96 videos related to this trend over two days. They found that most

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Sep 19 2025SPORTS

Tigers' Lead in AL Central Takes a Hit After Guardians' Sweep

In Detroit, the Tigers are feeling the heat after losing three straight games to the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians' strong pitching and smart moves have closed the gap in the AL Central race. The Tigers' lead is now just 3. 5 games, and the pressure is on. The Tigers had a great start to the s

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Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

What Happened When a Missile Hit a Mysterious Object?

A strange event took place off the coast of Yemen on October 30, 2024. A video was shown during a congressional hearing. It appeared to show a U. S. military missile hitting a shiny, fast-moving object. The missile did not stop the object. It kept going as if nothing happened. The video was shared

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Sep 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How YouTube Eats Up Your Data and How to Control It

YouTube is a data hog. If you're not careful, it can drain your data plan faster than you can say "subscribe. " But don't worry, there are ways to keep it in check. First, let's talk about how much data YouTube uses. It varies based on the video quality. The lower the resolution, the less data it u

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Sep 16 2025SPORTS

Commanders' Quarterback Faces Uncertain Future After Knee Injury

The Washington Commanders are facing a tough situation with their star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who hurt his knee during a recent game against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Dan Quinn mentioned that Daniels is currently in the recovery process, but it's unclear if he'll be ready for the upcoming g

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Sep 15 2025SPORTS

The Unfair Game: How Money Tips the Scales in MMA Doping

Gordon Ryan, a big name in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recently spoke out about steroid use in combat sports. His words have stirred up a lot of discussion. He pointed out something many try to ignore: rich athletes have a big advantage when it comes to doping. Ryan explained that wealthier fighters can a

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