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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

App Use and Risky Sex: What College Students Need to Know

Ever thought about how dating apps might affect your love life and health? A recent study found that college students using dating apps are more likely to have multiple partners and have sex under the influence of alcohol. This can put their health at risk, as they're also more likely to test positi

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Fentanyl Crisis: AG Garland's Emotional Plea to End the Loss

Attorney General Merrick Garland struggled to hold back tears on Friday while discussing the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis on families across the United States. Speaking to those who have lost loved ones, Garland emphasized the profound grief that statistics cannot capture. He promised t

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Planting Veggies and Teaching Health: Can Schools Do Both?

More and more kids in the Netherlands are struggling with their weight. Experts say it's because of unhealthy habits and where they live. Schools have tried teaching kids about healthy food and creating green spaces, like vegetable gardens. Both have worked well, but no one's looked into doing both

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

A Special Sky Show: The Leonids Meteor Shower This Weekend

This weekend, something exciting is happening in the night sky! The Leonids meteor shower will be extra easy to see, say experts. This isn't just any meteor shower. It's linked to a comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which is about 3. 6 kilometers wide and takes 33 years to orbit the Sun. Every Novembe

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

URI Receives Record Gift for STEM Scholarships

Imagine this: a woman graduates from the University of Rhode Island in the 1950s, a time when women pursuing higher education were rare. Fast forward to 2023, and her estate, along with her husband's, gifts URI a whopping $65 million—the largest donation in the university's history. Meet Helen Izzi

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Nov 15 2024WEATHER

Utah's Weekend Weather: Showers and Snow on the Way!

Hello, Utah! Today is Thursday, and the weather is pretty calm across the state. There's a high-pressure system hanging around, keeping things peaceful. But don't get too comfortable, because changes are on the way. A storm is brewing in California and is expected to move inland. This will bring so

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Nov 15 2024WEATHER

Dry and Sunny Days Ahead

Get ready for a comfortable weekend! Columbia is expecting clear skies and mild temperatures. Today, a high-pressure system is moving in from the north, keeping the weather sunny and cool. Expect highs to reach the mid-60s. As night falls, temperatures will dip to the low 40s, with some areas droppi

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sam Lake of Remedy Entertainment Wins Big at the New York Game Awards

On January 21, the New York Game Awards is set to honor Sam Lake, the creative director of Remedy Entertainment, with the esteemed Andrew Yoon Legend Award. The ceremony will take place at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan. Lake, who started his career in video games in 2001, has played a crucial role in

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Nov 15 2024FINANCE

Investing in Chinese Stocks: Worth the Gamble?

Caroline Cai, the CEO of U. S. -based Pzena Investment Management, believes that now is the time to increase exposure to Chinese stocks. She argues that the risks are obvious to everyone, but the valuations are so low that investors are being compensated for taking on that risk. This perspective is

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Clinician Views on the Bio-Artificial Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes

In the world of healthcare, professionals play a crucial role as gatekeepers for patients. So, what do they think about a new device called the Bio-Artificial Pancreas (BAP)? This device aims to help people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. A recent study in the Netherlands explore

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