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Dec 05 2025WEATHER

Brace for a Chilly December: Polar Vortex Brings Triple Trouble

The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Simplifying Radiation Dose Calculations with GHOST

In the world of medical research, figuring out how radiation spreads in the body is super important. Scientists use something called Monte Carlo simulations to do this. These simulations help them see exactly where radiation goes and how much dose is given. One of the most reliable tools for this is

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

How Movement Patterns Show Gender Gaps in Surgical Training

In the world of surgical training, gender might play a bigger role than we think. A recent study looked at how male and female trainees are given independence during robotic surgery. The focus was on a specific measure called the ratio of economy of motion (rEOM). This ratio helps assess how efficie

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Shingles Shot: A Surprising Brain Booster?

A recent study has uncovered a surprising benefit of the shingles vaccine. It might not just prevent shingles but also protect your brain. Researchers looked at data from Wales, where the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013. They found that people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

New Rules for Work Permits: What's Changing and Why?

The U. S. government has decided to shorten the time work permits last for certain immigrants. This includes refugees, people seeking asylum, and others who are legally protected in the U. S. The new rule means these permits will only be valid for 18 months instead of the current 5 years. This chang

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

Cracking the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Puzzle

In a significant turn of events, a man from Virginia was recently taken into custody by the FBI. This arrest is linked to the pipe bombs found near the Democratic and Republican national committees' headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The investigation

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple TV 4K: New Software Update on the Way

Apple has been busy tweaking its software. Just a day after sending out a test version of tvOS 26. 2, they've already sent out a revised one. This is the software that runs on the Apple TV 4K. It's expected to launch soon, maybe even next week. So, what's new in this update? Well, it's got some coo

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Teen's Surprise: A Prom Night for Parents Who Missed Their Own

In a heartwarming turn of events, a 17-year-old girl decided to give her parents a night they never had. Bailee, stepdaughter of country singer Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo, organized a prom for them. Why? Because neither of them got to experience their own prom night. Bailee planned the entir

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Dec 05 2025SPORTS

Giannis' Future: What's Really Going On?

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a tough spot. They just won a game, but their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, got hurt. He might be out for a while. This is bad news for the team, which has been struggling lately. Giannis has been thinking about his future. He wants to win a championship. He has sai

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