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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Republicans Say Minnesota House is Ready, Governor Disagrees

On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Better Rotator Cuff Repair: A Layered, Super-Strong Scaffold

Ever wondered why healing a rotator cuff is such a big deal? It's because the tendon-bone interface (TBI) has a tough time healing on its own, and that's where retears happen. Scientists are racing to make better repair materials that are strong and can control how the immune system responds to help

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Thin Is In: Samsung's Ultra-Slim Galaxy S25 Leaks

It's no secret that Samsung is diving into the world of super-thin smartphones. Recently, leaked images from OnLeaks and Smartprix have given us a sneak peek at the upcoming Galaxy S25 Slim. This phone is causing quite a buzz with its ultra-slim design, measuring just 6. 4mm in depth. That's a whole

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale Protections on Hold: Last-Minute Rule Change

In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Transgender People in Brazil: Violence at Home

In Brazil, transgender individuals often face intimate partner violence, or IPV. A recent study looked into this issue from 2015 to 2021. The goal? To figure out what makes some trans people more vulnerable to IPV and why some face it repeatedly. Plus, they wanted to know how often these folks get h

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's US Unit Could Fetch Up to $50 Billion

Imagine TikTok’s US operations being sold for up to $50 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Business bigwigs like Elon Musk might need to dig deep into their pockets if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, decides to sell. This could happen if the Supreme Court upholds a national security law that

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Jan 16 2025WEATHER

Weather Whiplash: Warm Start, Cold Finish

Are you ready for a weather whiplash? This holiday weekend is starting off mild and cozy in Boston. Saturday is going to be warmer than usual, with temperatures hovering around the 40s. But don't get too comfortable, because clouds will roll in and there might be some rain showers later in the day.

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Jan 16 2025WEATHER

Weather Outlook for the Week: A Cool Start with a Warm Surprise Later!

This week starts off with a chilly nip in the air. Hold onto your hats, because it's going to be mostly cloudy and cool, with temperatures hovering in the upper 40s in the morning and mid 50s during the day. The wind from the north will be blowing steadily at about 10-15 mph. Nighttime should be cle

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens Face Freezing Showdown

This weekend, the Buffalo Bills are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. While both teams are at the top of their game, the real challenge might be the weather. Forecasters predict temperatures will hover around 8 degrees Fahrenheit during the eve

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Measuring Heat in Tiny Samples: How Thickness Affects Temperature Readings

Have you ever wondered how scientists measure heat in super small samples? One method they use is called plasmon energy expansion thermometry, or PEET. This method helps them see how hot different parts of a tiny sample are. Recently, scientists checked out how well PEET works in measuring the tempe

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