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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

The Race to Revive Extinct Animals: Dream or Reality?

Bringing extinct animals back to life is not just a fantasy anymore. Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, companies like Colossal Biosciences are working on resurrecting creatures like the woolly mammoth and dodo. Recently, they secured a massive $200 million investme

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Watching Bats Over California's Rice Fields: A Closer Look at Pest Control

Imagine a world where bats, those winged creatures of the night, are busy munching on our agricultural pests. A recent study used weather radars to keep an eye on these helpful critters in California's Northern Central Valley during the peak season of 2019. This area is known for its valuable crops

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Stopping TB Before Treatment Begins

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a global health issue causing many deaths, with over 90% happening in low- to middle-income countries. One of the biggest problems is that people don't finish their TB treatment, which makes the disease worse and easier to spread. Researchers looked into ways to hel

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale Protections on Hold: Last-Minute Rule Change

In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Repairs Are Getting Easier: Check Out uBreakiFix

Ever had trouble with your Xbox Series X or S and wished you could just walk into a store and get it fixed? Well, your wish is about to come true! Starting January 20th, Microsoft is teaming up with uBreakiFix to offer in-person repairs for your console. This means you won't have to ship your Xbox o

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Friday Night Face-Off: Lakeland vs. Sandpoint in Spirit, Sports, and Service

Get ready for a high-energy showdown! Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School are gearing up for the annual Battle for the Paddle. This isn't your typical competition; it's a mix of spirit, sports, and community service. The event kicks off on Friday at Sandpoint High, with basketball and wre

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room's New Chapter with Superstruct Entertainment

Boiler Room, a streaming series and events platform, has now switched hands, moving from ticketing giant Dice to European event giant Superstruct Entertainment. The details of the deal are under wraps, but it's clear that Boiler Room's team will stay in charge while tapping into Superstruct's global

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Seven Siblings' Escape: A Survivor's Tale

Imagine being one of seven siblings, sent to Berlin in the heart of Nazi Germany after your mother was taken to Auschwitz. That's the reality of the Weber siblings. Their story is now being told in the documentary 'UnBroken, ' which has been picked up by Greenwich Entertainment for a February 21 the

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Jan 16 2025CRIME

Colorado Drivers: Aggressive Driving Still a Big Concern

Hey, Colorado drivers! Have you ever felt like reckless drivers are taking over the roads? You're not alone! In a recent survey by the Colorado State Patrol, more than 3, 800 drivers shared their thoughts. Guess what? Aggressive and reckless driving topped their worry list. Shockingly, three out of

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Jan 16 2025EDUCATION

UTA Wins Big for Helping Underserved Students Succeed

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati

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