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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Storm Alert: Los Angeles Braces for Floods and Debris

A massive storm is heading towards Los Angeles. The National Weather Service has warned that this storm could bring heavy rain, leading to significant flooding, especially in areas recently affected by fires. The concern is highest for places like the Eaton and Palisades burn areas. Forecasters have

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

The unlikely friendship of two politicians

In the world of politics, things are not always as they seem. For instance, imagine if a former governor, who was once known for his corruption, suddenly got a big break from a president. This is exactly what happened to Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor of Illinois. President Trump was the one who m

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Super Bowl 2023: Politics, Pop Culture, and Pork

A standing president has not stepped foot into a NFL's biggest game until 2023, and it was not for free. For instance, Carl’s Jr. have made the choice to bring back the good old days of racy content in its ads has got people talking. Some of them were super excited about the return of those

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Inner Core: A Mysterious Shape-Shifter

Deep within the Earth, tucked away 1, 500 miles below the surface, lies a massive ball of iron and nickel. This is the planet's inner core, a region that scientists once assumed to be perfectly solid and stable. However, recent research has thrown this belief into question. About the size of Califor

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Ice-free organ transport: a tale of health app

Organ transport these days is a lot different than it used to be. For most of history, organs were kept on ice during transit before transplant. But that's not the case anymore. Imagine this: a kidney being pumped with a nutrient-rich solution, tracking its journey to the recipient. Now imagine tha

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

The Future of Medical Imaging: Making Magic with Mn-52

Imagine a special type of metal, Mn-52, that makes it easier to see details inside the body while scanning cancers. With a half-life of 5. 6 days, Mn-52 can stay active for a while, making it great for imaging. Separating Mn-52 safely is tricky, though. Researchers have found a way to use a particl

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Books Under Fire: The Jerusalem Bookstore Raid

East Jerusalem's Educational Bookshop, a pillar of intellectual life, is now facing trouble. Is this raid by police is a result of reading too many books? Police showed up at the bookshop on Sunday and accused the owners of selling books that spread hate. They were also suspicious about selling boo

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

A Tale of a Revealing Double Take

Enter Donald Trump, making quite the choice in his presidential term. He took some bold steps with his pardon. For starters, Trump cleared a former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of his crimes. He landed a parden, not an easy thing to understand. Trump originally meted out a new sentence just te

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Weight Loss Shots: A Growing Concern for Eye Health

A growing number of people have been reporting severe eye issues after using popular weight loss injections Ozempic and Mounjaro. These drugs, known for their effectiveness in helping people shed pounds, have now been linked to conditions like nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION

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Feb 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Kendrick Lamar Shocks Super Bowl with Bold Moves and Hidden Messages

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the Super Bowl was a spectacle that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. His performance didn’t hold back from addressing controversial topics, such as the ongoing legal battle with Drake over the “Not Like Us” track, which includes serious allegations that Drak

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