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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

LG's New Four-Stack OLED: A Bright Future for TVs

CES 2025 is buzzing with new tech, and LG's latest OLED TVs are stealing the show. The company is ditching its Micro Lens Array (MLA) panels for a new four-stack OLED design. This might seem like a step back, but LG promises it's a big leap forward. The new panels are supposedly 40% brighter than la

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Why Did a Union Leader Compare a School Boss to a Student?

The head of Chicago's teachers union, Stacy Davis Gates, got some heat for her remarks at a recent meeting. She compared Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to a student with special needs. Her exact words were something like, "Pedro can't be suspended because he should get extra help like kid

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Snow Storm Affects Millions: What You Need to Know

Today, millions of Americans in 24 states are under winter weather warnings. Vulnerable people like babies and older adults face increased health risks due to freezing temperatures. Also, snow can make driving tough. Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, and more have storm warnings. These mean heavy sno

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Major Milestones: From Smoking Ban to Snow Days

Imagine waking up on January 11th and finding out that something you've been doing for years is actually harmful. That's what happened in 1964 when U. S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a serious health risk. This wasn't just any report; it was a game-chan

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

STEM Boost: Dorchester District 2 Gets $25k Grant for Innovation

Dorchester School District 2 is revamping its STEM programs with a fresh boost from Google. The tech giant has awarded the district a $25, 000 grant, which Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins plans to use to spark creativity in classrooms. Unlike usual funds, which are often restricted, this grant offe

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Atlanta's Winter Surprise: Storm Causes Chaos and Closures

Atlanta woke up to a snowy surprise one winter morning, but the real trouble began when the snow turned into freezing rain. The city's streets became slippery and dangerous, with ice coating trees and power lines. Delta Airlines had to cancel numerous flights because of the harsh weather conditions.

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Trump's Surprising Forgiveness: What's the Catch?

Last Friday, Donald J. Trump got off easy. Judge Juan M. Merchan gave him an unconditional discharge, a rare and lenient decision in New York courts. This means Trump won't have to follow any strict rules or pay back any money, unlike a conditional discharge. Why did this happen? Well, Judge Mercha

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's LA Fire Visit: A Dance of Politics and Aid

As California grapples with devastating fires in Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom has extended an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after a series of heated back-and-forth exchanges, with Trump threatening to withhold disaster aid. The governor's invite aims to show a united f

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

How Gender and Culture Impact Heart Health Habits Worldwide

You might know that taking care of your heart is vital, right? But did you know that being a man or a woman, and how your culture sees you as male or female, can affect how well you follow healthy habits? For instance, some people might find it harder to stick to a healthy diet or exercise regularly

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Detecting MCI: A New Approach Using Brain and Genetic Data

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a crucial early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease. Yet, many current methods only focus on brain images, ignoring other valuable data like genetics and clinical info. This can lead to a lot of noise in the data, making it hard to spot the real patterns. To fix t

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