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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Won't My USB Charger Work in a Hotel?

Imagine you're on a trip and want to charge your Apple Watch. You plug it into a USB port on a hotel lamp, but after hours, it's still not charged. What gives? A reader from Galveston faced this issue and reached out for answers. USB charging isn't as simple as it seems. You might think all USB por

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Kickstart Your Career: Tips from Leaders on Lifelong Learning

Starting a new year often brings resolutions, like wanting to boost your skills and knowledge. Turns out, continuous learning is a great resolution to keep. Companies today value people who keep learning, especially when the world is always changing. Six business leaders share their top tips on how

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Wayne Dawson's Journey: Cancer Fight and Community Support

Wayne Dawson, a well-known journalist and pastor, is battling oral cancer and credits his community's prayers and support for helping him through this tough time. Last year, Dawson received a surprising diagnosis of oral cancer. Since then, he has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Duke Escapes Notre Dame's Late Surge, Flagg's 42 Points Steal the Show

Duke started strong against Notre Dame, leading 14-0 early in the game. However, the Irish didn't back down. They fought back, scoring 13 unanswered points to make it a close game. Duke ultimately won 86-78, but not without a late scare. Freshman Cooper Flagg broke records with his 42 points, shooti

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

The Texans' Playoff Tradition: A Saturday Afternoon Special

You know that feeling when something happens so many times it becomes a tradition? That's exactly what's going on with the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs. Every time they've made it to the playoffs—eight times in their history—they've played on a Saturday afternoon. Talk about consistency! This

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Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Huntsville Roads: Stay Alert for Icy Surprises

Roads in Huntsville and Madison County might look fine, but don’t be fooled! City officials warned that icy patches are making driving dangerous. On Saturday morning, some sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 were shut down due to ice, but they reopened later in the day. Jeff Birdwell, the directo

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Uneven Green Push: A City-by-City Breakdown

China's urban areas are stepping up their game when it comes to cutting greenhouse gases. A recent study took a look at how well cities are using their resources to reduce their carbon footprint between 2010 and 2022. The results? Things are looking up, with efficiency jumping from 0. 555 in 2010 to

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Helicobacter pylori: A Hidden Factor in Obesity Surgery Complications?

Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Kohl's in Coeur d'Alene Lives On: What's Next for Boise and Beyond?

In the world of retail, change is a constant, but not for everyone. The Kohl's store in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has been given a new lease on life. It wasn't listed for closure in a recent announcement, while the Boise store, along with others in Oregon and California, will be shutting down by April.

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TikTok Ban: Music Industry's Next Challenge

Imagine a world without TikTok. For the live music industry, this could become a reality if a U. S. law banning the app isn't reversed by January 19. This would be a significant blow, especially during one of the industry's busiest marketing months. In recent years, TikTok has become a powerhouse fo

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