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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

California Wildfires: Should Aid Depend on Forestry Changes?

An Ohio Congressman, Warren Davidson, suggests halting disaster relief for California until the state changes its forest management practices. He argues this during a discussion about federal aid needed to prevent a government shutdown. In 2025, a relief act allocated $110 billion for hurricane-hit

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Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Game Delayed: NBA Postpones Rockets vs. Hawks

You know how sometimes plans change because of the weather? That's exactly what happened with the NBA game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. The game was supposed to happen on Saturday, but a winter storm in Atlanta made the roads too icy and unsafe. The NBA decided to postpone the

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Duke Escapes Notre Dame's Late Surge, Flagg's 42 Points Steal the Show

Duke started strong against Notre Dame, leading 14-0 early in the game. However, the Irish didn't back down. They fought back, scoring 13 unanswered points to make it a close game. Duke ultimately won 86-78, but not without a late scare. Freshman Cooper Flagg broke records with his 42 points, shooti

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Football Fans Upset Over Paywall Game

In a move that has left many fans frustrated, the NFL chose to air the AFC wild-card game between the Steelers and Ravens exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This isn't the first time the league has dealt with backlash over streaming deals, but it certainly hasn't made the situation any better. The g

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Zendaya and Tom Holland: A Dad's Exclusive Scoop

Imagine finding out about a celebrity engagement from an unexpected source – the dad of one of the stars! That's exactly what happened when Dominic Holland, the father of Tom Holland (the actor famous for playing Spider-Man), let the cat out of the bag about Tom's engagement to Zendaya. He shared th

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Rep. Roy Joins Freedom Caucus Meet with Trump amid Threats

Representative Chip Roy from Texas, who recently received threats from the incoming President regarding his political future, attended a dinner meeting at Mar-a-Lago with the House Freedom Caucus. Representative Eli Crane from Arizona shared a picture of the event, showing a group that included Roy,

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Sea Secrets: Didemnin B's Battle Against Cancer

Didemnins, a family of molecules found in marine creatures, are known for their powerful cancer-fighting abilities. One of the most studied members, Didemnin B, has shown great promise in stopping tumors from growing. But using it in patients has been tough due to problems like poor absorption and h

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Environmentally Friendly Packaging: How Biocomposites and PLA are Shaping the Future

The world is waking up to the consequences of pollution and resource depletion. People are more conscious of their health and the environment, pushing for greener materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials are becoming popular and backed by political support. Biocomposites, especially those use

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Kohl's in Coeur d'Alene Lives On: What's Next for Boise and Beyond?

In the world of retail, change is a constant, but not for everyone. The Kohl's store in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has been given a new lease on life. It wasn't listed for closure in a recent announcement, while the Boise store, along with others in Oregon and California, will be shutting down by April.

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unraveling River Talk: What Communities Say About Floods and River Management

River floods are happening more often and with more force. This means that the people in charge of rivers need to think about new ways to work with communities to plan how to deal with floods. Talking and sharing information between these groups can be tricky. If communities feel left out, mistrust

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