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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Bracing for a Chilly Thursday: Wind, Snow, and Ice Take Over

The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Chicago's Wild Weather: A Sudden Shift from Rain to Snow

Chicagoans woke up to a surprisingly warm start on Thursday, with temperatures in the 40s and light drizzle. But the weather had a dramatic change in store. By mid-morning, a swift line of showers began moving in from the west, bringing steady rain and even some heavy downpours. The rain was accompa

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Earth Shaker: Taiwan's Recent Tremors and Its Earthquake History

Taiwan felt the ground move again. A quake with a magnitude of 5. 1 hit near Hualien city. This is not new for Taiwan. It is in a spot where two big pieces of Earth's crust meet. That makes it a hotspot for earthquakes. The recent quake was not too deep. It was about 31. 6 km under the surface. It

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Eating Less Saturated Fat: A Smart Move for Heart Health

People who are already at risk for heart disease can improve their health by eating less saturated fat. This is what a recent study found. The study looked at many people over a long time. It showed that those who cut down on saturated fat had fewer heart problems. But for people who are not at risk

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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Northern Illinois Braces for a Sudden Weather Shift

Northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana are in for a rough ride on Thursday. The weather is set to go from mild and rainy to downright dangerous in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service is warning everyone to be prepared for a mix of strong winds, sudden snow squalls, and icy cond

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Dec 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Irvine Spectrum's New Playground for All Ages

Irvine Spectrum Center just got a whole lot more exciting with the grand opening of two new entertainment spots: Holey Moley Golf Club and Hijinx Hotel. These places are not just for kids; they're for everyone who loves a good time. Holey Moley is a mini-golf paradise with 27 holes, each one more u

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Titan's Hidden Secrets: Could It Be Slushy Instead of Oceanic?

Saturn's moon, Titan, has long been thought to have a vast underground ocean. But recent research is challenging that idea. Scientists now believe Titan might have deep layers of ice and slush, similar to Earth's polar regions. These layers could contain pockets of melted water where life might exis

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Long Road Ahead: Highway 2's Big Repair Challenge

A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Listening to Nature and Babies: How Noise Affects Sound Studies

Studying sounds in nature and from babies is super important. It helps in protecting wildlife and keeping newborns healthy. But, there's a big problem: noise. Background noise can mess up the data. This makes it hard to use this data for real-world problems. Scientists have been working on ways to

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Dec 17 2025OPINION

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

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