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Mar 16 2025WEATHER

Sunny Sunday Ahead for St. Patrick's Day Parade

The forecast for Sunday morning is bright and clear. Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s. This is a big change from the stormy weather that hit the region over the weekend. The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, also known as the "Wearin' of the Green, " will take place in the after

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Low Back Pain: How Online Learning Shapes Physiotherapists' Care

Physiotherapists often rely on a biomedical approach when treating low back pain, even though guidelines suggest a bio-psycho-social model. This approach considers biological, psychological, and social factors. A recent study explored how different online learning methods can influence physiotherapi

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Mar 16 2025SPORTS

Pedaling Power: How Hard Work Affects Cyclists' Performance

Professional cyclists push their bodies to the limit during intense training sessions. These sessions involve a variety of tests, including sprints, torque, and critical power (CP) assessments. The goal is to understand how different factors affect a cyclist's performance. These tests were conducted

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Mar 16 2025SPORTS

Climbing Strong: How Body Position and Arm Angle Affect Finger Power

Climbing is a sport that demands serious finger strength. But how do we measure it? A recent study dug into this question by testing climbers in four different positions: seated and standing, with arms bent or straight. The goal? To figure out which setup gives the most reliable and useful results.

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Screens, Cholesterol, and Heart Health: What's the Link?

Sitting for long periods in front of screens is a common habit in today's world. But did you know it could affect your heart health? This is something that has not been studied much. Researchers wanted to find out if screen time is linked to cholesterol levels and heart disease. They loo

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Mar 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sea Levels on the Rise: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Sea levels have been creeping up steadily. Since 1993, the global sea level has risen by over 10 centimeters, or about four inches. This might not sound like much, but it's a clear sign that something bigger is happening. The rate of this increase is speeding up. Scientists have been tracking this t

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

DEI Programs: The Legal Battle Continues

A recent court decision has allowed the enforcement of executive orders aimed at ending federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges. The court's decision allows the orders to be enforced while the lawsuit continues. T

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Belgrade's Big Protest: Students Lead the Charge

Thousands of people filled the streets of Belgrade on a Saturday, marking the peak of months of protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The city was on high alert, with public transport shut down to control the crowds. Protesters gathered at various points across the

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Mar 15 2025EDUCATION

Racial Preferences or Merit? The Big Question in Education

The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious unive

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Moon's Eclipse Spectacle Captured by Blue Ghost

The Blue Ghost lander, a spacecraft from Firefly Aerospace, captured a stunning image of a solar eclipse from the Moon's surface. The photo showcases a unique ring effect, where the Earth almost entirely blocks the Sun. This phenomenon is known as the diamond ring effect, and it's a sight to behold.

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