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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Colby Covington Reveals Health Struggles Behind His UFC Loss

Pro fighter Colby Covington is gearing up for his big return to the UFC ring after a year-long break. He's set to face Joaquin Buckley in Tampa, Florida, as the final fight of the year. This comes after a tough loss to Leon Edwards. Covington is known for his fierce fighting style, but even he could

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Micro Heroes: Tiny Beads Fight Water Pollution

Ever imagined using something as tiny as a grain of sand to clean our water? Scientists have found a fascinating solution with D301 beads. These tiny beads were tested with a common water pollutant called humic acid. Using advanced tools like 3D fluorescence spectroscopy, researchers discovered that

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Vermont's Big Shift: Democrats Lose Ground

Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previ

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Quinn from Coeur d'Alene Makes 2024's Top Women in Cable & Tech

Kay Quinn, the director of operations at Ziply Fiber, has been named one of the most influential women in the tech and cable industry by Cablefax. This annual list highlights women who are making significant strides in their field. Since taking her role in 2020, Quinn has overseen the expansion of f

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Syria's Drug Dilemma: Can the New Bosses Say No to Captagon?

The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Who's in the Running? Meet the PGA Nominees for Kids, Shorts, and Sports

Ever wondered who's behind your favorite shows and sports docs? The Producers Guild of America has just unveiled their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards in the children's, short form, and sports categories. Mark your calendars for Feb. 8, when the winners will be announced in Los Angeles. Let's dive

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Why Elon Musk's Tesla Pay Package Got Blocked Again

Elon Musk's massive pay package, now valued at around $101 billion, has been rejected again by a Delaware court. This package, comprising 303 million Tesla stock options, was first tossed out in January by the same judge. Despite being re-approved by shareholders in June, the court still found it un

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Parking Problem: Tesla's Unsold Electric Cars

Imagine this: in early 2024, Tesla found itself with a bunch of unsold electric cars. The number? Around 46, 500. That's a lot of cars just sitting around! These cars weren't just in the US, but also in places like Germany. Satellite images showed them stacked up in parking lots and storage faciliti

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Seeing Ukraine’s War Through Fresh Eyes: Oscar Winner’s New Doc at Sundance

Imagine a film that puts you right into the heart of Ukraine’s battlefields. Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov is back with another powerful documentary. This time, he’s teaming up with PBS’s “Frontline” to bring us “2000 Meters to Andriivka. ” The film, produced jointly with the Associated P

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