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Nov 07 2025LIFESTYLE

How to Share a Loved One's Story: A Simple Guide

When someone close to us passes away, sharing their story can be a meaningful way to honor their memory. This process, often called writing an obituary, lets people know about the person's life and the impact they had. But how exactly does one go about doing this? First, it's important to gather al

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Nov 07 2025WEATHER

East Tennessee Braces for Early Winter Weather

East Tennessee is in for a wild weather ride. A cold front is on its way, bringing severe thunderstorms and a big chill. The fun starts on the evening of Oct. 7, with storms rolling in after 5 p. m. If you have plans for Friday night high school football, you might want to double-check the weather r

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sunflower Straw: A Green Solution for Oil Spills?

Sunflower straw, a common agricultural waste, has been given a new purpose. Scientists have been experimenting with it to clean up oil spills. They treated the straw with two different chemicals: silanization and acetylation. The goal was to see how well the treated straw could soak up oil. The exp

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Gifts to Boost Remote Work Productivity

Remote work is here to stay, and with it comes the need for gadgets that make the experience smoother. From wireless chargers to smart lights, there are plenty of options to consider. The Belkin UltraCharge Pro is a sleek wireless charging stand that can juice up an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Big Boss Tells Staff to Stay Home Amid Protest Plans

A major investment company, Apollo Global Management, has asked its New York City employees to work from home on a specific Friday. This is because a protest is planned outside their office. The protest is about the company's CEO, Marc Rowan, who supports President Trump's policies on universities.

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

How Groups Can Spark New Ideas

Innovation doesn't just happen by chance. It often starts with the right environment. Groups, big or small, play a big role in making this happen. They can create spaces where new ideas can grow. But how exactly do they do this? First, groups can bring people together. When different minds come tog

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Why Democrats Should Make Education Their Big Win

In the upcoming elections, Democrats might want to focus on education. It's not just a problem to fix; it's a powerful tool for change. Two candidates in Texas, James Talarico and Colin Allred, are already doing this. They're making education a big part of their campaigns. Talarico, a former teache

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

How Top Companies Use AI to Grow

At a recent big business event, a chat happened between a tech expert and the head of growth at Salesforce. They talked about how the fastest-growing companies use AI to boost their sales and marketing. The expert shared that these companies are using smart tech to predict what customers want, creat

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's Future: A Judge's Doubt Casts Shadow

A recent courtroom drama has put a wrench in the plans of Epic Games and Google. Judge Donato, overseeing the case, isn't convinced that the proposed settlement between the two tech giants will fix Google's alleged wrongdoings. The judge's skepticism is palpable, as she questioned the sudden friends

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

Golfers Drop Out, New Faces Step In for Big Tournament

Big changes happened just before the World Wide Technology Championship (WWTC) golf tournament. Si Woo Kim, a fan favorite who has earned over $30 million since 2013, pulled out just two days before the event started. Vince Covello got his spot instead. But Kim wasn't the only one to back out. Aaro

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