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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Duke Escapes Notre Dame's Late Surge, Flagg's 42 Points Steal the Show

Duke started strong against Notre Dame, leading 14-0 early in the game. However, the Irish didn't back down. They fought back, scoring 13 unanswered points to make it a close game. Duke ultimately won 86-78, but not without a late scare. Freshman Cooper Flagg broke records with his 42 points, shooti

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Colorado's Big City Mayors Team Up: Focus on Young Offenders and Housing

In Colorado, the mayors of the state's three largest cities—Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Denver—have joined forces to write a letter to Governor Jared Polis and other state leaders. They're kicking off the 2025 legislative session by urging a focus on public safety, specifically juvenile crime and

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Democrats and Republicans Team Up on Immigration Bill

In a surprising turn of events, many Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to move forward with a bill that would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of specific crimes. This comes as a shift in strategy for Democrats, who are trying to pick their battles wisely a

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg: The Quiet Star of Duke Basketball

You might not have heard much about freshman Cooper Flagg, but he's making big waves at Duke. Flagg, a 6-foot-9 powerhouse, is averaging 17. 4 points, 8. 4 rebounds, 3. 6 assists, 1. 6 steals, and 1. 3 blocks per game. This isn't just impressive; it's historic. Many expected Duke to be good, but Fla

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Jan 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Saving Our Future: The Global Push to Protect Wild Rice

Did you know that wild rice could be a game-changer in feeding the world? As our planet's climate goes through big changes, it's becoming crucial to save and use wild rice varieties. These are like the grandparents of the rice we eat, with special traits that could help rice crops survive tough cond

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

When Neighbors Work Together, Businesses Flourish

Picture a world where businesses can find exactly what they need without any hassle. That happens when nearby regions start to work together. This recent study looked into how this teamwork, or regional collaboration, helps businesses make the most of their resources. But why is this important? Reg

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Dec 28 2024SCIENCE

Zoology's Global Impact in the 21st Century

Zoology, the study of animals, has transformed into a global powerhouse in the 21st century, thanks to two key institutions: the International Zoological Congress and the International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS). These organizations have been driving forces behind international cooperatio

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

US Government Unveils Moon Navigation and Research Plans

The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Rescuing Lives Together: Civilian-Military MEDEVAC Collaboration in Romania

In 2010, Romania's Ministry of National Defense developed a special service called the Military Emergency Medical Service (SMMU). Its main goal? To save the lives of military personnel during operations using specially equipped MEDEVAC aircraft. But what about the rest of the population? That's wher

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

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