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Jan 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Tragic Loss: Motivational Speaker Rory Sykes Dies in LA Wildfires

Rory Sykes, a former child star and motivational speaker known for his work with people with disabilities, has sadly passed away in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Born with blindness and cerebral palsy, Rory overcame many challenges throughout his life. He was only 32 years old. Rory's mother, S

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Winds and Wildfires: Southern California's New Threat

Southern California is bracing for a tough few days. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning that will last until Wednesday night. This means strong winds and dry conditions are expected, making it easier for wildfires to start and spread. The warning covers areas like Los Angeles

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Seeing Palisades Fire Damage from Above

High above Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, AIR7 helicopter captured a detailed, block-by-block view of the destruction caused by the Palisades Fire. Using Skymap technology, they provided residents with an aerial perspective that showed the devastating impact. Gabe Santos, an ABC7 reporter, explaine

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Assessing Bedside Chest X-Rays: A New Technique for Image Quality

In the world of medicine, blurry X-ray images can lead to misdiagnoses. One way to fix this is by using a method called Virtual Grid (VG), which helps to reduce the blur caused by scattered X-rays. Researchers created a system to evaluate the quality of bedside chest X-rays using VG. They started by

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

A Rainy Start and Historic Wins: Day 1 at the Australian Open

Day one of the Australian Open was filled with excitement, even though thunder and lightning ruled the skies. The practice courts were the place to be as fans flocked to see their favorite players warm up. Home favorite Alex de Minaur and last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev were among the stars sp

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Finding Key Cancer Genes: A New Approach

Cancer, we know, is caused by tweaks in our genes. Scientists are hot on the trail of these mutated drivers, hoping to shed light on how cancer starts. But figuring out which genes are common or unique to different cancers is no walk in the park. This study aims to change that. Scientists have whipp

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Spotting Thyroid Troubles: What Doctors Look for in Ultrasound

Ever had an ultrasound of your thyroid? You might have heard about "echogenic foci". These are tiny spots that show up on the scan. But not all spots are the same. Some are little dots, but others are more like blobs. Doctors are trying to figure out if these blob-like spots could mean trouble, like

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Tragic Loss: Former Child Star Perishes in California Wildfires

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a former child actor from Australia lost his life in the recent California wildfires. The devastating blaze swept through his family's sprawling Malibu estate, taking the life of 32-year-old Rory Callum Sykes. His mother, Shelley Sykes, shared the tragic news on so

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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 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Paris Hilton's Devastating Loss: Malibu Home Turns to Ashes

Socialite Paris Hilton recently experienced an emotional blow when she returned to her Malibu home, only to find it reduced to nothing but ashes. The 8. 4 million dollar beachfront property was one of the many casualties of the recent wildfires that swept through the area. Paris took to social media

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