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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Uncovering Botulism: A Global Health Concern

Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Maryland's Tax Rules Get a Makeover: What You Need to Know

Maryland is shaking things up with some new tax rules. The Comptroller's office has suggested changes to how sales and use taxes work. This isn't just about adding a few new rules. It's a big update that covers a lot of ground. First off, they're tweaking how data and IT services are taxed. This is

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Dec 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Drama on the High Seas: Where to Watch the Latest Below Deck Mediterranean

Fans of the Bravo reality show "Below Deck Mediterranean" have a new episode to look forward to. The show airs on Bravo on Monday, December 29th, at 8 PM Eastern time. This episode is packed with drama, especially when it comes to love and betrayal among the crew. If you don't have cable, don't wor

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise and Fall of Joe Coughlin: A Gangster's Tale

In 2016, Ben Affleck faced a string of box office disappointments. His portrayal of Batman in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" was well-received, but the film itself underperformed, signaling trouble for the DC Extended Universe. His original action thriller, "The Accountant, " received mixed r

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bees in Trouble: A Sweet but Tough Business

In York County, a man named Cameron Spath turned a small beekeeping hobby into a big business. Honeystrong, his company, grew quickly. It started with removing bees from homes. Then, people needed more help. Soon, Honeystrong became the largest beekeeping business in South Carolina. But now, the bi

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Do Gamers Prefer Steam Over Epic's Shop?

Epic Games Store (EGS) has been around for over seven years, trying to compete with Steam. It started by offering better deals for game developers and players, like exclusive games, freebies, and discounts. This worked, and now EGS has over 295 million users. But Steam is still way ahead, with 41. 6

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Dad's Lifestyle: A Hidden Message in Sperm

Dads might be sending secret messages to their kids through their sperm. This isn't about genes. It's about tiny molecules called RNA. These molecules can carry information about a dad's lifestyle. Things like what he eats, how he exercises, and even how stressed he is. This idea is still new and a

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Tax Tips: Meals and Miles

Tax time can be confusing, especially when it comes to figuring out what counts as a business expense. Two experts from Wisconsin, Rick Kutch and Mark Leeder, share some key points to help business owners stay on track. First, let's talk about meals. Many people think any meal eaten during work hou

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Funny and Heartfelt SNL Return

The last Saturday Night Live of 2025 started with a bang. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, gave a warning about "arctic immigrants" sneaking in through chimneys. He also talked about some made-up achievements, like renaming the Kennedy Center and invading "Venezuelar" alone. Johnson's p

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Dec 21 2025HEALTH

Processed Meats and Cancer: What's the Deal with Nitrosyl-Heme?

Processed meats have long been linked to colorectal cancer, but what's the real story behind this connection? Scientists have been digging into the role of nitrosyl-heme, a compound formed when nitrites are added to meats during processing. This compound might be the key player in boosting cancer ri

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