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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Friday Night Thrills: October 11 High School Sports Roundup

Let's dive into the action from October 11th! In football, Sartell crushed St. Cloud Tech 34-14 in their Annual Tackle Cancer Game. Austin Lahr rushed for two touchdowns, while Jameson Kremer added a 46-yard touchdown run. Jonah Ambrosier blocked a kick and ran it back for another score! Noah Theis

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The SR-71 Blackbird's Heat Shield Lessons for the SR-72 Darkstar

Ever heard of the SR-71 Blackbird? It could fly super fast, up to 2,000 miles per hour at an altitude of over 80,000 feet. That's faster than any jet plane ever! But something crazy happened when it flew so fast: it got hotter than a pizza oven on the outside. Like, 600 degrees Fahrenheit hot! This

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Sports Stars Unite to Fight Antisemitism

Picture this: a group of famous sports figures and major leagues coming together for a common cause. That's exactly what happened when Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, launched a campaign called "Time Out Against Hate" with the help of his foundation. This isn't just any campaign

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

Still Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Think the exciting days of space exploration are over? Think again! Our Solar System is still full of thrilling discoveries waiting to be made. Sure, we might have missed the first moon landing or the initial reveal of planets like Venus and Mars. But that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped. Let’s ta

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Versatile Pilatus PC-24: A Closer Look at Its Performance and Features

The Pilatus PC-24 is a standout aircraft known for its robust performance and luxurious interior, making it an ideal choice for various missions. With a maximum takeoff weight of 14,060 kg (3,100 lb) and powered by two Williams FJ44-4A turbofans generating 15 kN (3,400 lbf) of thrust each, the PC-24

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Bentley's Green Initiatives: Eco-Friendly Paint and Collaboration within Volkswagen Group

Bentley is taking significant steps towards sustainability, aiming to reduce emissions in its paint shop and exploring the use of recycled materials for car paints. The luxury automaker shares these strategies with sister companies Audi and Lamborghini under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. Regular me

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

The US Navy's Game Changer: The F-35C Lightning II

Imagine flying into battle with a jet that can't be detected by enemy radar and has the smartest computer brains on board. That's what the US Navy now has in its arsenal – the F-35C Lightning II! This incredible aircraft is changing how naval warfare works. With its sneaky stealth abilities, top-not

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Beating the Snow: How Airports & Airlines Handle Winter

Winter can be tough on air travel. Snow and ice can make it hard for planes to take off and land safely. But airports and airlines have some clever tricks up their sleeves to keep things running smoothly. First off, they keep a close eye on the weather. With the help of advanced tools, they can pre

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

What's Up With That Asteroid Crash?

So, you know how NASA smashed into an asteroid in 2022 to see if we could change its path? Yeah, that was a real thing! Now, the European Space Agency (ESA) is sending a probe named Hera to check out the damage. This isn't some boring science stuff—it’s like a space detective story! The asteroid, D

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Voyager's Long Journey: A Power Struggle in Space

Imagine a spacecraft that's been exploring for nearly 50 years. The Voyagers are like the oldest explorers in our universe, and they're not slowing down yet! But running out of power is a real concern. So, NASA made a big decision: they turned off one more science tool on Voyager 2 to help it last l

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