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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Chiefs Win Big, But Mahomes' Ankle is a Concern

Patrick Mahomes didn't finish the game due to an ankle injury, but the Kansas City Chiefs still comfortably beat the mistake-filled Cleveland Browns, 21-7. Mahomes threw two touchdowns, one to Juju Smith-Schuster and another to Noah Gray, in the first half. Xavier Worthy added a rushing score. Mahom

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Dec 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Sludge Biochar Boosts Alkaline Soil Health

Ever thought about what happens when you mix sludge from anaerobic digestion with biochar and apply it to slightly alkaline soil? A recent study explored this exact idea. Researchers ran a field test for 180 days, focusing on how anaerobic digested sludge biochar (ADBC) affects alkaline soil. They c

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Belts and Bulges: How Body Shape Affects Plaque in Men and Women

Have you ever wondered if your body shape could affect your health? Turns out, it might. The conicity index, or CI, is a measure that tells us about visceral obesity, which is the fat around your belly. Research has found that this index is linked to atherosclerosis, a disease that causes your arter

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Dec 15 2024LIFESTYLE

A Tale of Two Motivations: Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams

Meet Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit. He has an interesting way of using criticism to drive his progress. He reminisces about a time when a Yahoo executive dismissed Reddit. This dismissal acted as fuel for Ohanian's ambition. However, when he shared this approach with his wife, tennis lege

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Fatal Shooting in Kansas City: Daylight Tragedy Shocks Community

On a Monday afternoon in Kansas City, tragedy struck when a man and a woman lost their lives in a shooting. The incident occurred around 3:30 p. m. near the intersection of Blue Hills Road and Citadel Drive, close to 71 Highway and E. 63rd Street. Witnesses heard gunshots and directed police to a ve

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: From Bollywood to Hollywood and Beyond

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come a long way since her Bollywood debut. She's now making waves in Hollywood and has some exciting projects lined up. Recently, she hired veteran producer Anne Carey as the president of her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures. This move was made just before she att

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

How Domestication Shapes Durum Wheat's Competitive Edge

Let's chat about how breeding durum wheat has changed its ability to compete. Scientists wanted to know if domesticated wheat could keep up when surrounded by other plants. They grew 39 different types of durum wheat, from wild plants to modern high-tech varieties, in pots both alone and with a neig

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon of Friendly Root Bacteria: A Unique Protein

Imagine a tiny world underground, where plant roots meet and greet a crowd of microorganisms called the rhizosphere microbiome. Some of these microbes can trigger the plant's immune system—like when they detect flg22, a snippet from the flagellin protein found on bacterial cells. However, a few comm

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Boston's Political Path: Training Before Scandals

Imagine if Boston politicians got a head start on doing things right, instead of learning the hard way. That's the idea behind giving aspiring councilors some training before they get into office. It's like teaching them the rules of the game before they start playing. Take Boston City Councilor Ta

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Unraveling the Impact of Long-Term Sevoflurane Inhalation on Female Reproductive Health

You might be familiar with sevoflurane as an anesthetic. But how does it affect the female reproductive system over time? A study on rats revealed some worrying findings. Researchers divided 60 female rats into four groups and exposed them to different levels of sevoflurane: 0 ppm, 50 ppm, 150 ppm,

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