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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Testing Teens' Water Skills: A Study

Ever wondered how good kids are at handling themselves in water? Researchers decided to find out by testing a bunch of healthy teens. They used a special test called the aquaticity assessment to measure how well these kids could perform and behave in water. The score they got could tell if they were

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Marvel Game: Heroes Get Power Boosts and Nerfs

The upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 is bringing big changes to the game's heroes. Some heroes, like Hulk and Hela, are getting nerfs to make them less overpowered. Meanwhile, others, such as Captain America and Cloak & Dagger, are getting buffs to make them stronger. This should make the game more b

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

How Pluto and Charon Might Have Met

Imagine going back around 4. 5 billion years ago. In the far reaches of the solar system, a tiny world called Pluto suddenly had a dance partner — Charon. For just a short time, maybe just hours, they twirled around each other like dancers at a cosmic ball. This unexpected encounter led to the forma

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Creating a Powerful Cancer Fighter: IFNγ and Fas Join Forces

Imagine trying to fight a bad guy (like cancer) but not having enough soldiers (immune cells) to help. That’s where interferon gamma (IFNγ) comes in. This tiny protein wakes up immune cells so they can fight invaders or even cancer cells. Scientists wanted to make a super vaccine for colon cancer, s

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

The Bacteria That Help Cancer: How P. micra Speeds Up Colorectal Cancer

Ever heard of a tiny bacteria that can change how your body handles cancer? Meet Parvimonas micra (Pm), a germ that usually hangs out in your mouth. Scientists have found that Pm can mess with the immune system in a way that helps colorectal cancer (CRC) grow faster. Pm works by changing special im

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Spanish PM Warns Against Far-Right Influence as Democracy's Anniversary Nears

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently spoke out against tech billionaire Elon Musk and his allies, cautioning about their divisive tactics and support for far-right ideologies. Speaking at an event marking Spain's return to democracy after General Franco's rule, Sánchez warned that hard-won

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fire Frenzy: How LA's Wildfires Affected Entertainment

Wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have brought the city's entertainment industry to a standstill. Major productions like "Jimmy Kimmel Live" were canceled on Wednesday due to road closures and safety concerns. President Biden declared a major disaster in California, and the fires claimed at lea

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Forces Kings-Flames Game to be Rescheduled

The hockey showdown between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames, originally set for Wednesday night at Crypto. com Arena, has been put on hold. Why? The answer lies in the raging Palisades fire that's been sweeping through the region. The blaze, which started on Tuesday, has already scorche

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Bundle Up! Cold Snap Hits Disney and Universal Resorts

Get ready, folks! The National Weather Service has just issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the areas around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. This alert is set for Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, from 3 a. m. to 9 a. m. EST. The affected counties include Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Ora

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire in Celebrity Neighborhood: Stars Fear for Their Homes

A huge fire swept through Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, threatening the homes of famous actors like Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, and Adam Sandler. The fire started on Tuesday morning and quickly spread due to strong winds. Many celebrities had to evacuate, including Tom Hanks' son, Chet, who pos

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