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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Sun's Light Show: The Northern Lights Explained

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning display of nature's magic. This light show happens when particles from the sun mix with Earth's magnetic field. When these charged particles crash into electrons, they create photons, which are tiny bits of light. This process is

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

How Satellites Help Protect Ancient Sites

For years, people have been changing the land around ancient sites. This change can hurt these important places. A recent study looked at how to use satellites to track these changes. The focus was on Amrit, an old archaeological site in Syria. The study used different types of satellite images. Th

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Queenstown's Crime Drama Gets a Second Season Boost

Queenstown, New Zealand, is buzzing with excitement as the crime drama series "A Remarkable Place to Die" gets the green light for a second season. This isn't just any renewal; it's a big deal for the local film industry and the town's economy. The show, produced by Screentime NZ, is a hit internat

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Winter Olympics Flame's Journey Begins Under Cloudy Skies

The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsa

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Where Did All the Good Comedy Movies Go?

A recent list of the "100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time" has sparked some heated debates. The list is missing many beloved classics. No "Planes, Trains and Automobiles. " No "National Lampoon's Vacation. " Not even "Ghostbusters" made the cut. Instead, it's filled with newer films that many people

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

A Cold Case Reopens: Etan Patz's Disappearance

In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The cour

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Cultural Differences in ICU Care: What's the Big Deal?

In the world of intensive care units (ICUs), not everyone gets the same treatment. Why? Because people come from different backgrounds. These backgrounds include things like race, language, religion, and beliefs. This mix is what we call cultural diversity. When people from diverse cultures end up

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Nov 25 2025LIFESTYLE

The Great Pie Showdown: Pumpkin vs. Sweet Potato

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, pie. But which pie reigns supreme: pumpkin or sweet potato? The answer isn't as simple as it seems. Pumpkin and sweet potato pies share many similarities. They're both orange, sweet, and have a creamy texture. But the differences lie in the

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked: A Musical Sensation That Broke Box Office Records

The movie "Wicked: For Good" surprised everyone by making a huge splash at the box office. It earned around $150 million in the U. S. and Canada, and over $226 million worldwide during its opening weekend. This was a big deal because the movie market had been slow for nine weeks straight. The film s

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Patti Smith Rocks the Orpheum: A Night of Punk Poetry and Power

Patti Smith took the stage at the Orpheum Theatre, kicking off with a raspy "Jesus" that dissolved into a laugh. She shook it off and dove into "Gloria, " a song that's been a part of her identity for decades. Smith, a punk poet with a legacy stretching back half a century, blends her unique spiritu

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