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Dec 05 2024WEATHER

Bracing for a Cool Weekend: Columbia's Weather Rollercoaster

Get ready, Columbia! Today is breezy and normal, but a cold front is on its way. Expect a chill tonight, with temperatures dropping to the 20s. Friday will be even colder, with highs in the 40s and lows in the teens. But don't worry, the weekend brings warmer days. Saturday should hit the 50s, and S

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Dec 05 2024WEATHER

Weather Rollercoaster: From Rain to Freeze, and Back Again in Capital Area

Hey, keep your umbrella handy! Tonight's weather in the Capital Area is looking pretty dreary. Expect some showers and thunderstorms rolling in. This is just the start of what could be a wet week ahead. Between these rainy spells, get ready to feel another nip of winter. So, what's the plan for ton

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Medication Choices for Behavioral Symptoms in Frontotemporal Dementia: What Do Experts Say?

Frontotemporal dementia, especially the behavioral variant (bvFTD), is known for its significant changes in personality and thinking skills. These changes often come with strong behavioral symptoms that can be tough for both patients and their caregivers. Surprisingly, unlike similar symptoms in pri

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

The Frontal Brain: How Planning & Guessing Affect Our Social Smarts

Scientists are curious about how the front part of our brain, known as the prefrontal cortex, influences our grasp of other people's feelings and thoughts. This ability is called "theory of mind" (ToM). Some studies have different results about how crucial the prefrontal cortex is for this skill. Re

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Autism-Like Traits: A Surprising Connection in Dementia

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv

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Nov 27 2024WEATHER

Bundle Up! Dallas Expects a Chilly Thanksgiving

Get ready, Dallas! The coldest weather of the season is about to hit. We've already seen temperatures drop significantly. For instance, Fort Worth had a 30-degree drop, and Dallas wasn't far behind with a 27-degree dip. This cold spell is expected to continue with two more cold fronts on the way thi

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Nov 27 2024WEATHER

Weather Whiplash: Baton Rouge's Temperature Twist!

Get ready, Baton Rouge! Today, you're in for a wild ride with temperatures climbing to the 70s or even 80°F. But buckle up, because a cold front is rushing in just before Thanksgiving. This weather change might bring some rain and thunder. Plus, keep an eye out for strong winds and hail. Meteorolog

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Nov 26 2024WEATHER

Holiday Weather Shifts: Sun Gives Way to Cold and Rain

It's going to be warm and sunny to start the holiday week, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s. But don't get too comfortable – changes are coming. A weak cold front is expected to bring some light showers on Tuesday, mainly in the morning. As the week progresses, things get more interesting

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Nov 19 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Windy Days After Our Cold Front

Hey there! Do you know what's happening with our weather this week? A cold front is on its way, and it's bringing some changes! Today, we'll see showers in the afternoon and evening, keeping our temperatures around 70 degrees. Tomorrow, the front moves offshore, and that's when things get windy. We'

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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Yellowstone: Life After John

The TV show Yellowstone is facing a big change. Kevin Costner, who played John Dutton, left the show. So, the producers decided to kill off his character. John was shot by a hitman, but it was made to look like a suicide. His son Jamie and his girlfriend were involved, but Jamie didn't pull the trig

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