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Feb 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

US Navy Firestorm

A new striking photo shows the US Navy testing a powerful laser weapon on their warship. This laser, called Helios, is designed to take down drones and other threats at the speed of light. Imagine a laser beam so strong it can melt or overheat anything in its path. This isn't just a cool movie tric

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Breathing Through Your Brain:Ancient Techniques & Modern Findings

Humans have long practiced breath control, like alternate nostril breathing. This is an ancient technique from yogic traditions. It has been thought to control brain activity and bodily functions. The brain's left and right sides can have different roles, so scientists wanted to see if breathing thr

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tool, Big Discovery in the World of Batteries

Every so often, scientists figure out tiny tricks to get closer to a solution to a big problem. For instance, scientists have been using a special microscope that lets them zoom in on atomic movement and spot what the others miss in the big world of batteries and other materials. The reason this te

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Myles Garrett and the Packers: A Risky Move and the Big Money

First off, Myles Garrett, a standout defensive end, is asking for a new team to join, the Cleveland Browns are listening. Garrett, often considered one of the best players in the game, has expressed his desire and has more than enough time to prove his value. The Green Bay Packers, have been seen a

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Anthony Davis and Luka Dončić Switch Teams in Major NBA Trade

Dallas is set to welcome a new star, Anthony Davis. The big move, which has the sports world buzzing, saw him traded from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Luka Dončić, who is now headed to L. A. Davis shared his feelings in a recent Instagram post. He expressed his gratitude towards the city o

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Demand for Justice: Prosecutors Allegedly Punished for Upholding Law

Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re

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Feb 04 2025FINANCE

Healthy Snack Moves for PepsiCo

Getting healthier to you may sound like something of a chore. Here's a different take on this idea: Let's talk about how some companies, like PepsiCo, are navigating the rising tide of health-conscious consumers and inflation at the same time. One big area to get heads around is the decrea

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Long-Haul Effects of COVID-19

After COVID-19 patients recover, individuals can experience lasting conditions such as an intolerance to physical exertion for months, or even longer. Since COVID-19 first presented, research efforts to investigate these long-term implications have been of utmost priority. Adults who recovered fro

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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