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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

A Frozen US: The Snowy Stretch

Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Why Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban Might Stick

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Life on the Streets: How Drug Use and Homelessness Affect Health

Imagine life on the streets, where finding food, clothes, and a place to sleep is a daily struggle. This is the reality for many people who use drugs (PWUD) in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. Researchers recently took a close look at how tough this life can be and how it impacts health. They fou

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric for Passive Temperature Control

Did you know your clothes could help you stay comfortable without using any electricity? Scientists have come up with a clever way to make fabrics that adjust to temperature changes all by themselves. These special yarns, called Temperature-Adaptive Thermoregulation Filaments, or TATF, have tiny hol

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Sweet Drinks: The Tax Effect on Kids' Habits

Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drag Queen Tyra's Harsh Comment Sparks Outrage After The Vivienne's Death

A lot of commotion happened recently when Tyra, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season two, made a nasty remark after the death of fellow Drag Race queen The Vivienne. James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, was a big name in the entertainment scene, winning the first ever Drag Race UK in 2019.

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Jan 07 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourself: Cold Front Hits, Chilly Days Ahead

A cold front has finally moved through the Capital Area, wrapping up the severe weather and washing away the rain. While the rain is gone, the real story is the icy blast that's following. Tonight, temperatures will drop like a rock, possibly dipping below freezing in Baton Rouge and even lower in t

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Discovering a New Weapon Against Breast Cancer: C-5635020

Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Can Kids Who Stutter Hear Music Differently?

Did you know that some kids who stutter might hear music differently? Scientists wanted to find out if kids who stutter can tell the difference between musical notes (pitch) and sounds (timbre) the same way kids who don't stutter can. They did some tests to compare the two groups. First, they playe

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Patriots Beat Bills, Miss Out on Top Draft Pick

In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different pl

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