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Dec 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Mangrove Fishing: A Global Look

Are you curious about how climate change is affecting mangrove fisheries? Mangroves, those unique trees that grow along coastal lines, are vital for many small fishing communities. They support a variety of marine life like fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. But, recent changes in the climate are maki

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Meet Kash Patel: Trump's Surprising Choice for FBI Director

You might be surprised to hear that President Trump has chosen Kash Patel as the new FBI director. Patel is known for supporting Trump's views, which is different from the current director, Christopher Wray. Patel has some bold ideas, like moving the FBI's headquarters and focusing on political riva

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Dec 01 2024BUSINESS

Stellantis Shakes Up Leadership

Stellantis, the company known for Jeep SUVs and Fiat cars, is about to have a new boss. Carlos Tavares, the current CEO, is stepping down after the company saw a dip in profits and a slump in US sales. Insiders think the big news could break as early as this Sunday. Last October, Stellantis let slip

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Brandon Ingram's Agent Change: New Chapter Ahead?

Hey, did you hear? Brandon Ingram, the star forward of the New Orleans Pelicans, has decided to change his agent. Bye-bye, Excel Sports Management; hello, Klutch Sports Group, headed by Rich Paul. So, why the switch? Let's zoom in. Ingram's offseason wasn't exactly a breeze. No contract extension, n

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

West Nile Virus: Adapting to a Warming World

West Nile Virus, or WNV, has been around since the 1930s when it was first found in Uganda. This virus is now a big global health problem, spreading to new places, especially in Europe and North America. Changes in the climate, like milder winters and longer summers, make it easier for the mosquitoe

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Drought's Impact on Soil Microbes: A Tale of Fungi's Resilience

What happens to microbes in our soil when the weather gets funky? Scientists decided to find out by designing a cool experiment. They made it rain less and heated things up a bit, just like climate change might do. They even added some heavy oxygen and hydrogen to track what the microbes were doing.

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Daily Lives of African Genets: How Seasons and Competition Affect Their Nightly Routines

Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them

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Nov 29 2024BUSINESS

The FTC's New Focus: Microsoft's Cloud and Cybersecurity Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft's entire business. Lina Khan, the FTC chair, has been critical of Microsoft in the past, particularly during their attempt to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Despite her efforts, the de

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Nov 29 2024SPORTS

Giants' QB DeVito Out, Lock Starts; Cowboys Miss Diggs Again

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Weather Woes: How Climate Change Hampers HIV Care in Limited-Resource Areas

Climate change is making it tougher to fight HIV in places with limited resources. Severe weather events are messing up HIV services, which could slow down the goal of ending HIV as a big health problem by 2030. Let's look at how this happens and what can be done to make HIV care stronger. First, l

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