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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

A Baby's Smile Fueled Anthony Edwards' Record-Breaking Game

Imagine playing a high-stakes basketball game while feeling under the weather. That's exactly what Anthony Edwards faced during a recent game against the Nuggets. But Edwards wasn't just any player; he's a standout player for the Wolves. Despite not being at his best, he scored an impressive 34 poin

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

The Day NASA's Opportunity Rover Began Its Martian Adventure

Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on

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Jan 26 2025BUSINESS

EV Startup Canoo Folds, Leaving NASA and Walmart in the Lurch

Canoo, an electric vehicle (EV) startup based in Justin, Texas, has called it quits. The company, known for its unusual-looking electric vans and trucks, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and immediately ceasing operations. This news came as a shock, especially considering Canoo's high-profile

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Air Force Halts New Video Training on Diverse Pilots

The U. S. Air Force has halted and is reviewing a basic training course that highlights the achievements of Black and female pilots during World War II. This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Videos featuring the Tuskegee

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Jan 26 2025WEATHER

Florida's Beaches See Snow, Alaska Gets a Break

In a surprising turn of events, Florida's beaches have been covered with snow while Alaska's usually snowy wilderness takes a break from winter. This week, Pensacola saw a rare snowfall of 8. 9 inches, a sight not typically seen in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, Juneau in Alaska has only received 8.

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Fizz or Flat: How Sparkling Water Stacks Up

Is sparkling water just as good for you as regular water? Let’s find out from the experts. Jen Baum, a registered dietitian nutritionist, says that sparkling water can be a great choice if you're not wild about plain water. "It’s nice to switch things up sometimes, " she explains. "Most of us like a

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

The Flexible Waiting Game: A New Tool for Delay Discounting

Are you impatient? Do you prefer getting things now rather than later? This tendency is called delay discounting (DD). It's how we devalue rewards based on how long we have to wait for them. DD can be messed up in various health issues and changes as we grow. Many current tests for DD are protected

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

MicroRNAs and Ovarian Function: A Computational Journey

Ever wondered how tiny molecules can influence big issues like infertility? Meet microRNAs (miRNAs), which are gaining attention for their role in Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), a major cause of infertility. Scientists are diving into the world of miRNAs to understand how they affect granulosa ce

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Survivors Face a Grim Reality

Mohammed Alshannat, a Gaza resident, has always been a voice for peace and Western democracy. Even before the recent conflict, he advocated for Arabs and Jews to live harmoniously. Now, as the cease-fire settles, Alshannat is grappling with the harsh reality of burying his relatives. He shared his d

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water and Health: A Tale of Radar vs. Optical in India's Monsoon

Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often

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