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Nov 16 2025WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Rain, Snow, and Wind in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. It all starts with rain and thunderstorms moving across the state today. The Harrisburg area can expect some rain this afternoon and evening, but don't worry, the day will start off partly sunny. Temperatures will hover in the upper 50s during

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Nov 16 2025SCIENCE

How Early Life and Environment Shape a Child's Brain

Early life experiences and surroundings play a big role in how a child's brain grows. Two key factors are being born too early and the family's social and economic status. Researchers wanted to see how these factors affect the brain's white matter, which is crucial for communication between brain ce

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Nov 16 2025HEALTH

New Ways to Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Heart problems are still the top reason people die in the U. S. Doctors are now looking at more than just pills and surgeries to keep hearts healthy. They are mixing old and new ideas to help people take charge of their heart health. New research shows that stress, personality, and even the light f

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Nov 15 2025WEATHER

Staten Island's Weekend Weather: Rain and Wind on the Way

Staten Island is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Rain is expected to arrive Saturday evening, with temperatures climbing into the 50s. But don't get too comfortable, because a cold front is on its way, bringing strong winds that will stick around through Sunday. The rain is forecasted to s

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Nov 15 2025WEATHER

Taiwan Takes Precautions as Tropical Storm Approaches

Taiwan is taking no chances as a tropical storm, once a powerful typhoon, heads its way. Over 8, 300 people have been moved to safer places, mostly from the east coast. Schools and offices in the south and central parts of the island are closed, but life in the capital, Taipei, is going on as usual.

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Nov 15 2025WEATHER

Weekend Warm-Up: What to Expect

The weather is taking a turn for the better. A high-pressure system is sticking around, so rain is not in the forecast for the next few days. It started off chilly, but the afternoon is shaping up to be quite nice. Temperatures are expected to hit around 70 degrees with plenty of sunshine. So, if y

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

Turtle Sex Secrets: How Temperature and Genes Team Up

In the world of turtles, the sex of a baby turtle isn't just about chromosomes. It's also about temperature. This is called temperature-dependent sex determination. Scientists have been curious about how this works for a long time. They knew that something called alternative splicing might play a ro

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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Giving Nature a Voice: Why Laws Should Care About More Than Just Us

In 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) told countries to cut pollution and help the climate. But they forgot something important: nature's rights. The ruling was about how climate change hurts people, not about nature itself. It's like saying, \""Let's clean up the park, but only because

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's New Way to Share Contacts: A Simple Guide

Google is working on a feature for Android that lets users share contact info just by tapping phones together. This is similar to Apple's NameDrop feature on iPhones. The feature is called "Gesture Exchange" or "Contact Exchange" right now, but the final name might be different. The way it works is

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Nov 14 2025WEATHER

Phoenix's Thanksgiving Weather: Mild and Cozy

Phoenix is gearing up for a mild and comfortable Thanksgiving this year. The weather is expected to be a bit cooler than usual, which is a nice change from the typical warm desert climate. The high temperatures are likely to hover around the low 70s, which is just a tad below the average for this ti

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