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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Fate: A Supreme Court Showdown

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind a

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Gene Differences and PsA: A Closer Look at MTHFR and TP53 Variants

You might think genes are just complicated terms, but they can actually tell us a lot about our health. Take, for example, the MTHFR and TP53 genes. The MTHFR gene helps with how the body uses folic acid, while the TP53 gene acts like a guardian, keeping our cells healthy. A recent study in South Af

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Genetic Puzzle of Nearsightedness

Ever wondered why some people struggle to see distant objects clearly? It turns out that common eye conditions like nearsightedness (myopia) and refractive errors are heavily influenced by genes hiding in non-coding parts of our DNA. These are not the typical protein-making genes but regulatory regi

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Jan 10 2025INFRASTRUCTURE

James Island's Long-Awaited Pedestrian Project Finally Moves Forward

For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Which Team Should Snag Alex Bregman?

This offseason, MLB experts from CBS Sports are debating various topics in their weekly Batting Around roundtable. This time, they're discussing the future of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Who needs him the most? R. J. Anderson thinks the Red Sox should grab him. With Bregman on board, the

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Crypto Scam: Text Messages Trick People into Losing Millions

Imagine receiving a text message promising a great remote job with high pay. Sounds too good to be true, right? That's because it was. Scammers tricked people into opening cryptocurrency accounts and maintaining specific balances, all while promising hefty commissions for online product reviews. Unf

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Fighting Schistosomiasis: Can Education Make a Difference in Nigeria?

Schistosomiasis is a big deal in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing lots of health issues. In Bauchi State, Nigeria, people don't really know how well health education can help with this problem. A study looked into this by checking how many people in Dass Emirate had schistosomiasis before and after some

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Snow's Coming! What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Hey, Kansas City! We've got some snow headed our way this Thursday night. It's not going to be a massive storm, but it could create some slippery roads for Friday morning's commute. The good news? The worst of the cold air will be moving out by the weekend. Our meteorologist team at FOX4 will be on

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Stay Warm and Safe: 15 States Brace for Heavy Snow and Freezing Temps

Get ready for some serious cold! A whopping 15 states are under winter weather warnings due to snow, freeze alerts, and nasty road conditions. This isn't just any snowstorm; it's a big one, with predictions of up to 15 inches in some areas. Kids, seniors, and pets should stay indoors, as the extreme

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