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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

'Argentina's Canal Color Mystery: A Foul- Smelling Problem

In the quiet town of Avellaneda, Argentina, the Sarandi Canal painted the sleepy street into a dramatic red canvas on a recent Thursday morning. Locals woke up to the foul smell. Some say the canal looked stained, as if "covered in blood". Maria Ducomls, a local resident, said it was shocking to w

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Movies: Should We Know When It’s Used?

The Oscars might soon need films to share if they used AI to make the movie. AI is everywhere in movies, not only in high-tech visual effects but also in sound and music. Many different films, like "The Brutalist" and "Dune: Part Two", have used AI in various ways. Big shots in the movie world are

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Duality of Belief: Opioid Misuse and Spirituality

Have you ever wondered how people find meaning in challenging times? For many Black Americans, religion and spirituality play a huge role in shaping their lives, especially for those facing opioid misuse. This isn't just about faith; it's about believing in what you can control and what you can't.

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Clearing the Waters: A New Way to Fix Sun Glare in Drone Photos

There's a big problem that often happens when drones take pictures of water. The sun's reflection, called sun glint, can make it hard to see what's really going on in the water. This is especially true near the coast, where the water is often murky. Old ways of fixing this problem, using near-infrar

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Feb 08 2025CRIME

Plane Strikes Sao Paulo Avenue After Take Off

In the early morning hours on Friday, the unexpected happened in Sao Paulo. A plane took off from a nearby private airport. It was supposed to be a routine flight to Porto Alegre, but tragedy struck. The small aircraft plummeted to the ground shortly after takeoff. The crash site was in a bustli

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unfair Heat: Caste and Work in India's Scorching Waves

India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Feb 08 2025LIFESTYLE

THAILAND'S GREEN TURN: A YOUTUBE TALE

Over the past year, Thailand has made international headlines for its bold decision to legalize recreational marijuana. The shift has changed more than just the laws. It has altered how the world sees the country. The change became even more apparent on YouTube. Between March and September,

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

What Are the Odds on Eli Manning Making it to the Hall of Fame?

Eli Manning, the former quarterback for the New York Giants, has been left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for 2025. This might be a surprise to some, but the signs are clear that the wait could be a long one. Manning's candidacy didn't exactly light a fire under the selection committee. He wa

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Court and FBI Make Secret Agreement

The FBI and the Justice Department had to make a big change to a court order. They agreed to only tell the court and everyone else two days before releasing the names of FBI employees. These employees had worked on cases involving the January 6 events. The Department of Justice Actually did not wa

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