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Mar 18 2025WEATHER

A Twister's Trail Through Tangipahoa

In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line.

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

New Tool in the Fight Against Drug Overdoses

Drug overdoses have been a growing concern in Berkeley County over the past few years. The county has been working hard to tackle this issue, and recently, they received a significant boost. Last year, the county was awarded $1, 200, 000 to combat the opioid epidemic. Out of this amount, the coroner

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

Two Golfers, One Big Showdown

The 2025 Players Championship is far from over. After 72 holes, Rory McIlroy and J. J. Spaun are tied, each with a score of -12. This is the first playoff at the Players Championship since 2015, when Rickie Fowler emerged victorious. The stage is set for an intense three-hole playoff, with both golf

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Mar 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking the Hidden Health Powers of Your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is more than just a sleek gadget on your wrist. It's a powerful tool that can provide valuable insights into your health. By using various apps and notifications, you can gain a better understanding of your overall well-being and make informed decisions about your lifestyle. The App

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling Exoplanets: The James Webb Telescope's Infrared Insights

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a significant breakthrough by capturing the first direct images of carbon dioxide in an exoplanet's atmosphere. This discovery occurred in the HR 8799 system, a multiplanet system located 130 light-years away. The system has been a focal point for studying pla

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Mar 17 2025CRIME

The Power of Gold in Detecting Methamphetamine

Detecting methamphetamine, a drug that messes with both the mind and body, is crucial for law enforcement. This drug, often abbreviated as MAMP, can cause serious health issues and even death if too much is taken. Finding a quick and accurate way to detect it in the field is essential. In a recent

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

Wheat Disease Detectives: A New Tool for Farmers

Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast

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Mar 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Catching Liars: The Science Behind Spotting Lies

Deception detection is a big deal in areas like national security, privacy, and courtrooms. It's tough to tell truth from lies because there are so many factors involved. Traditional lie detectors, or polygraphs, have been around for a while but have issues. They are controversial because of scienti

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Mar 16 2025CRYPTO

Catching Crooks in the Crypto World

The Ethereum blockchain is a big, decentralized network that lets people exchange digital money and smart contracts without a boss. This is great for freedom, but it also means bad guys can do bad things like money laundering and phishing. This has made security a big problem. So, let's talk about a

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Mar 16 2025CRIME

Mystery Unfolds in Moscow: 911 Call Sheds Light on Tragic Night

In the quiet town of Moscow, a chilling 911 call has been made public. The call, lasting just over four minutes, captures the panic and confusion of a group of University of Idaho students. The first voice heard is a woman crying, urgently telling the dispatcher, "Something is happening in our house

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