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Dec 26 2024WEATHER

Sea Storm Wreaks Havoc on Santa Cruz Pier

Santa Cruz experienced a dramatic scene on Monday as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on its iconic wharf. Waves as high as 60 feet, part of the massive storm, caused a 150-foot section of the pier to crumble into the sea. The wharf, which was under renovation due to previous storm damages, saw several

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

'Matt Gaetz Fights Back: Lawsuit Against House Ethics Report'

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Disaster Strikes: California's Santa Cruz Wharf Meets Its End in Storm

The Santa Cruz Wharf in California got a rough wake-up call from a storm on a Monday. A chunk of the wharf gave way due to heavy surf from a major storm brewing in the Pacific Northwest. Two people fell into the ocean but were quickly rescued by lifeguards, while another person managed to swim to sa

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

UVB Protection: Meet Penilumamide, the Skin Guardian

Ever wondered how to shield your skin from the sun's harsh UVB rays? Meet penilumamide, a new superhero in the skincare world. This innovative SIRT1 activator, penilumamide, was tested in human HaCaT cells to see if it could combat the damages caused by UVB radiation. Scientists found that penilumam

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Shocking Claims Against Justin Baldoni

Actress Blake Lively has taken legal action against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for allegedly creating a toxic work environment on the set of their film "It Ends With Us. " Lively's lawsuit claims that Baldoni harassed her and tried to damage her reputation. Baldoni and his team have s

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

President Macron Visits Mayotte After Devastating Cyclone

Just days after a powerful cyclone hit the French island of Mayotte, President Emmanuel Macron landed there to assess the damage and meet with locals. The storm has taken at least 31 lives, but officials fear the real number could be much higher. Macron thanked the airport staff and wore a tradition

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

ABC's Deal with Trump: Unveiling the Hidden Story

You've probably heard about ABC News settling with Donald Trump for a whopping $15 million. But why did they decide to pay up and keep it quiet? The whole fiasco started when ABC's George Stephanopoulos made an incorrect claim about Trump during a TV segment. Trump, taking no chances, filed a defama

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Commerce Business Up in Smoke: How a Fire Changed Everything

Imagine waking up to nothing but the charred remains of a once-thriving business. That's exactly what happened in Commerce, California, when a fire swept through a fiberglass manufacturing facility early Sunday morning. The blaze began around 9:45 p. m. on Vail Avenue, near Vail High School. When fi

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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storms Hit US with Snow, Ice, and a Tornado

A wild weekend of weather rolled across the US, packing a punch from coast to coast. Heavy snow piled up in upstate New York, with over 33 inches reported near Orchard Park. Meanwhile, an ice storm gripped parts of the Midwest, closing stretches of Interstate 80 due to slippery conditions. The actio

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Garlic's Secret Weapon: Allicin Fights Sun Damage

Ever wondered why garlic is such a superfood? Deep inside its bulbs lies a powerful compound called Allicin. Scientists have discovered that Allicin can protect skin cells from sun damage, specifically from UVB rays. They tested this on a type of skin cell called keratinocytes, using the HaCaT cell

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