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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Eau Claire Adults Dodge for a Good Cause

In the heart of Wisconsin, the Valley Sports Academy organized its third annual dodgeball tournament, with a twist. Instead of young athletes, adults grabbed the spotlight to raise funds for the Eau Claire Children's Museum. The event, held on a chilly Saturday, showcased the community's spirit as a

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Why Mutant Mice and Their DNA Repair

Scientists recently found that DNA ligase 4 (Lig4) plays a crucial role in fixing broken DNA, even if it can't directly stick the pieces back together. They created mice with a mutation in Lig4, making it inactive. Surprisingly, these mice were born alive, but they weren't growing properly and had t

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Cancer's Secret Weapon: Meet RNA HSD52

Imagine a tiny molecule called HSD52 that helps cancer cells dodge the effects of a common chemotherapy drug, temozolomide. This RNA molecule connects two proteins, NONO and SFPQ, to form a powerful team inside cells. Their mission? To help cancer cells repair damaged DNA faster, making them resista

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Drone Chaos in New York: Governor Calls for Action

In a recent twist of events, New York's governor has openly called on President Biden to take swift action against the mysterious drones that have been causing disruptions. The drones, which have been spotted flying over sensitive areas, have led to the temporary shutdown of a major airfield. The go

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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Dec 15 2024AGRICULTURE

Boosting Dairy Production: How Yeast Helps Cows

You might think yeast is just for baking bread, but it turns out it can also help cows produce more milk! Researchers found that giving live yeast (a tiny organism called Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to high-yielding dairy cows can improve their milk production. When 50 Holstein cows were given food wi

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Smoke and Asthma: How Wildfires Impact Health

Have you ever wondered how wildfires can affect your health, especially if you have asthma? Well, let's dive into it! Wildfires are becoming more common due to changes in the climate. Hotter and drier weather, combined with efforts to suppress fires in the past, are making wildfires more frequent an

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Flying First Class Gets Tougher: Why Upgrades Are Hard to Come By

Since the pandemic, folks have been willing to pay more for the extra space in first class. This means fewer free upgrades for frequent flyers. The competition is fierce, with more people vying for those coveted seats. Even during the off-season in early 2025, demand is expected to stay strong. Airl

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Impact of Surviving Severe Paraoxon Poisoning: A Mouse Study

When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious

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