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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Brain Connections: The Patch-Walking Technique

Studying how neurons connect in the brain is tough. The traditional method, called patch clamping, is slow and requires a lot of effort. Scientists have come up with a new way to make this process faster and more efficient. Instead of taking all the tiny electrodes out every time, they clean just on

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Wheelchair Sports Day: High Schoolers Try Something New

Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Rapper Diddy Allegedly Used Prison Phone Accounts to Influence Jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs, famously known as a rapper and music producer, is facing serious allegations. He's been accused of using other prison inmates' phone accounts to make calls and influence potential jurors. This comes after his arrest in New York on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering,

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Meddling with Witnesses and Jury from Jail

Rapper and businessman Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of trying to sway potential jurors and influence public opinion while awaiting trial in a sex trafficking case. Prosecutors claim that jail calls show Combs has been asking family members to contact witnesses and victims, hoping to shape their tes

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Volcanoes on the Moon's Hidden Side Revealed by New Research

Volcanoes once erupted on the moon's far side, just like on the side we see, according to new research. Scientists examined dirt and rocks brought back by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft from the moon's little-explored far side. They found pieces of volcanic rock dating back to 2. 8 billion years, with

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Nov 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Exploring Italy's Hidden Gems: A Local's Guide to Fall and Winter Travel

As the tourist season winds down in Italy, savvy travelers have a chance to explore the country's lesser-known towns. Maria Nuzzolillo, a local expert from the region of Campania, recommends these small towns for their unique festivals and local flavors. San Lupo, the small town where Maria hails f

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Herpetofauna's Hidden Helpers: Exploring Microbiota

Symbiotic microbes greatly influence the health of their hosts. Amphibians and reptiles play a vital role in the animal kingdom's history and hold significant ecological, economic, and scientific value. Previous studies have shown that the microbiota in these animals are closely connected to their e

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Baseball's Next Chapter: Rays Set for Yankees' Spring Home

The Tampa Bay Rays are switching gears for the 2025 season. Due to damage from Hurricane Milton, they won't be playing at their long-time home, Tropicana Field. Instead, they'll call the New York Yankees' spring training park, Steinbrenner Field, home for the season. This move is planned to keep the

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Sports Finals: The Ultimate Showdown

This weekend, the sports world is gearing up for an exciting set of championships. Field hockey and volleyball finals are ready to take center stage. Among the nine championship games, only one of them features a team that isn't a top-two seed. In volleyball, every final is a clash between the first

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