APPALACHIAN REGION

Nov 25 2025EDUCATION

Big Changes Coming to Central Michigan University's Medical School

Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 million. One came from Covenant HealthCare. The other from MyMichigan Hea...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Snowy Surprises Ahead for Central NY

Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in certain areas. This is due to lake effect snow bands that are expected to...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

What You Need to Know About the Polar Vortex

The polar vortex is a big deal. It's a massive, swirling mass of cold air that usually stays up near the North Pole. But sometimes, it wobbles or even splits, and that can send frigid air southward. This can mess with weather patterns and make things really cold. But there's a lot of confusion about how this works. First, let's talk about sudden stratospheric warmin...

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Nov 24 2025WEATHER

Michigan Braces for Heavy Snowfall Over Thanksgiving

Michigan is in for a wild ride this Thanksgiving, with a massive storm on the way. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for parts of the state, especially the Upper Peninsula. This storm could dump over a foot of snow in some areas, making travel a real headache. The heaviest snow is expected to hit the western Upper Peninsula, including coun...

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Sleeping Giant Awakens: Ethiopia's Rare Volcanic Surprise

Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a volcano named Hayli Gubbi made history by erupting after a staggering 12, 000 years of silence. This wasn't just any eruption; it was a massive display of nature's power, sending ash clouds soaring up to nine miles high. The ash didn't just stay local—it traveled far and wide, drifting over countries like Yemen, Oman, India, and...

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Nov 24 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Truth About Financial Struggle

A recent discussion has sparked a debate about what it truly means to be financially stable. While markets seem to be on a steady rise, with the New York Fed president hinting at potential rate cuts, one strategist has shifted the focus to a more pressing issue: the real cost of living in America. Michael Green, a portfolio manager and chief strategist, has put forw...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Japan's Missile Plan Sparks China's Ire

China has strongly criticized Japan's decision to place missiles on an island close to Taiwan. This move has added fuel to the fire in an already heated diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister recently suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan. China did not take this lightly. The Chinese forei...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

New England's Iconic Sports Numbers: A Fun Quiz

Ever think about how sports jerseys can tell a story? In New England, certain numbers on jerseys have become legendary. They are not just digits; they represent the athletes who wore them and the moments they created. For example, Tom Brady's No. 12 is as famous as the man himself. It's a number that has become synonymous with greatness, thanks to Brady's long career...

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Brain's Blueprint: Lessons from Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vital brain region, often shows damage in epilepsy patients. But the sto...

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Nov 24 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...

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