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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Who's Gonna Win? NFL Playoff Predictions

Alright, the regular NFL season is done and dusted, which means it's playoff time! Last week, I got 12 out of 16 game picks right, with a minor boo-boo on the Patriots/Bills game. For the whole season, I nailed 190 picks out of 272, that's about 70% accurate. Not bad, eh? Let's dive into my picks fo

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Why You Should Ditch Full-Fat Dairy When Cholesterol is High

When your cholesterol levels are too high, full-fat dairy might not be your best friend. That's because it's loaded with saturated fat, which can make it tough for your liver to clean up the bad cholesterol. Beth Auguste, a dietitian in Philadelphia, explains that saturated fat can hinder your liver

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nischelle Turner: Spilling The Tea on Reality Drama and Hollywood Nights

Nischelle Turner, known for her role on "Entertainment Tonight, " recently took a break from red carpets to chat with Danny Murphy and Evan Real on "Virtual Reali-Tea. " The discussion didn't shy away from the juicy scandals of reality TV, like Karen Huger's DUI controversy and her no-show at the "R

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Vikings Face Rams in NFL Wild Card Showdown

The NFL playoffs are kicking off with some exciting matchups! In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) are going head-to-head with the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) on Monday night. This game was moved to Arizona due to wildfires in LA. The Rams beat the Vikings earlier this season, making this a thrillin

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Packers Face Key Injuries Before Eagles Wild Card Game

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with several significant injuries as they prepare for their NFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Receiver Christian Watson and safety Zayne Anderson have been ruled out due to knee and concussion issues, respectively. Meanwhile, five other pl

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Winter Wonderland: D-FW Braces for More Snow and Sleet

Winter is painting a white canvas over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with more than four inches of snow, sleet, and rain already reported in some parts. The National Weather Service expects the chilly conditions to stick around through Thursday evening and overnight into Friday. Hunter Reeves, a meteo

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Turning Tree Fruits into Powerful Battery Materials

Imagine using fruits to build better batteries! Scientists are looking into potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as a great alternative to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are cheaper and have unique electrochemical features. The challenge is to find anode materials that are cheap, safe, and easy to

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

Growing Epithelial Cells with Invasin: A New Way to Expand Organoids

Ever wondered how to keep epithelial cells growing for a long time? Scientists found that a protein called Invasin, produced by a type of bacteria called Yersinia, can help. This protein works by activating something called integrin, which helps cells stick together and grow. When integrated into a

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon of the Harlequin Ladybird

Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo

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Jan 10 2025OPINION

Meta's New Plan: Users Fact-Check Posts

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has a new idea for fighting misinformation. Instead of relying on external fact-checkers, Meta will use a program called Community Notes. This means users themselves will add context, corrections, or clarifications to posts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and

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