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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

How Hot Weather Can Boost Your Running Game

Ever thought about how heat can make you a better runner? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that running in hot weather can do two big things. First, it can help your body make more red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to your muscles. More oxygen means you can run faster and l

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Silver Specks to the Rescue: Tackling Mercury Pollution

Mercury is a sneaky pollutant. It lurks in water, causing harm to plants and animals. Humans aren't safe either. To fight this invisible enemy, scientists have turned to an unlikely ally: tiny bits of silver. These aren't your average silver bits. They're engineered with special ingredients like ci

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Jan 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Aging with Style: Martha Stewart's Secrets to Living Life to the Fullest

Martha Stewart, a well-known figure in the lifestyle world, has been open about her approach to aging. At 84, she is still very active, both in her work and personal life. She recently shared some of her insights on aging gracefully during a podcast interview with her friend Shawn Killinger. Stewar

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Jan 18 2026OPINION

What's Happening to Men and Masculinity?

The conversation about men and masculinity is getting complicated. Some people think feminism is taking over this talk. But what's really going on? Two men, Josh Hawley and Adam Lane Smith, have different views. Hawley wrote a book about being a man, especially a Christian man. Smith helps people b

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Hearing Loss and Health: What's the Connection?

Hearing loss is more common than you think. Over 1. 5 billion people around the world struggle with it. It's not just about missing out on conversations. It can also lead to feeling lonely and even affect your brain's health. But here's something you might not know: hearing loss could be linked to h

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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

The Plant That Borrowed Traits: A Genetic Mystery

In the rugged cliffs of West Africa, a humble plant named Virectaria stellata has sparked a scientific puzzle. This plant, found in Guinea, has unique star-shaped hairs that don't belong to its family. This discovery is shaking up what we thought we knew about how plants evolve and pass on traits.

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Jan 18 2026WEATHER

Avalanches Strike Austrian Alps: Five Lives Lost

Austria's Alps have recently seen a tragic series of events. Five skiers have lost their lives in two separate avalanches. This happened after a lot of snow fell in the area. The first incident occurred in the Pongau region near Salzburg. Seven skiers were caught in an avalanche. Four of them died,

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Unmasking the U. S. Role in Latin America: A History of Bullying

The U. S. has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics. This isn't a new trend. It has been going on for over 50 years. The U. S. has been involved in many countries. These include Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Grenada. They even backed dictators like Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Why did t

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Showdown: Medical Groups Clash Over Kids' Immunization Schedule

A big fight is happening over kids' vaccines. Some medical groups want to stop changes made to the vaccine schedule. They say the changes are not safe and not based on good science. The changes were made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others. They took six vaccines off the routine lis

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Joliet's License Plate Cameras: Privacy Concerns or Crime-Fighting Tools?

Joliet is home to over 80 Flock cameras. These cameras capture license plates and other data. This information helps police solve crimes. A local resident, Sam Coffey, wants to remove these cameras. He worries about the data they collect. Coffey believes the cameras track everyone who drives by. Th

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