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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: A Community's Fight for Answers and Survivors

In the heart of Texas, a disaster struck when flash floods tore through Central Texas. The death toll has risen to 67, with many still missing, including 11 girls from a summer camp. The floods were swift and powerful, rising 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and vehicles. Search and

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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Boston Braces for a Sizzling Start to the Week

Boston and much of New England are in for a scorcher, with a heat advisory stretching into Monday evening. The humidity might be bearable today, but things will get sticky tomorrow and Tuesday, with dew points climbing into the low to mid-70s. The mix of high heat and humidity will make it feel lik

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Smart Molecule Fights Cancer in Just Three Shots

Scientists have come up with a clever way to fight cancer using a special molecule. This molecule can find and attack cancer cells in the body. The tricky part about cancer is that it can hide from the body’s defense system. But this new treatment helps the body recognize and fight cancer cells. Th

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

How Teeth Age: A Look Inside

Teeth aren't just for chewing. They have a living part inside called pulp. As people get older, this pulp changes. It's not as lively as it used to be. There are fewer cells and blood vessels. This makes it harder for teeth to heal when they get damaged. The pulp also gets tougher. It makes more co

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Understanding Injuries and Deaths in Qatar: A 13-Year Look

Qatar, along with five other countries, is part of a group called the Gulf Cooperation Council. These countries work together on many things, including health care. One big issue they face is trauma care. A recent study took a close look at trauma patients in Qatar over 13 years. The goal was to fin

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Hot and Humid Weekend Ahead: What to Expect

The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher. The heat is on, and it's going to feel even worse because of the humidity. The heat index, which combines the temperature and humidity, could make it feel like it's in the mid-90s. This has led to a Heat Advisory for most of the area on Sunday and Monday.

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

How Hot Water Can Make Teeth Cleaning Solutions Work Better

Dentists often use special liquids to clean out the inside of teeth during root canal treatments. Two popular options are sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂). Both of these liquids can break down tissue and kill germs. But they have some problems. NaOCl can become less ef

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

How Scientists Are Using Supercharged Immune Cells to Fight Arthritis

Scientists have been using a powerful new tool to fight cancer. Now, they are testing it on a different kind of battle: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This therapy, called CAR-T cell treatment, gives immune cells superpowers to fight diseases. In RA, the body's defense system turns against itself, causi

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

Helping Hands Under Fire: Veterans Targeted in Gaza Aid Mission

Two brave American veterans found themselves in harm's way while trying to do some good in Gaza. They were part of a group called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is backed by the U. S. and Israel. These veterans had served their country with honor, earning many medals for their service

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Jul 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jason Momoa Joins the Mosh Pit at Black Sabbath's Final Show

Jason Momoa, known for his roles in movies and TV, had a wild time at the Black Sabbath concert in Birmingham, England. He was the host for the night, but things got really exciting during Pantera's performance. In videos that spread quickly online, Momoa took off his braided hair, jumped over the b

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