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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

Gas Prices Bounce Back as Summer Heat Builds

Natural gas prices climbed slightly this week after hitting a two-week low. The jump came as weather forecasts predicted hotter temperatures spreading across the U. S. , especially in the Midwest and East Coast. More people would crank up their air conditioners, increasing demand for electricity—and

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Gas Prices Rise as Storage Tightens and Heat Spikes

Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b

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May 22 2026FINANCE

What’s Driving Up US Natural Gas Prices Right Now?

Natural gas prices in the US edged up recently, even though government data showed stockpiles grew more than expected. Normally, that would push prices down, but traders are betting on a different story. Forecasts predict scorching heat waves across the West and Midwest soon, which means power plant

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Gas prices slip as warmth lingers and storage keeps growing

Natural gas prices nudged lower this week as warmer-than-usual air spread across much of the country. With fewer homes firing up furnaces and less demand from power plants, buyers have little reason to rush and bid up prices. At the same time, the nation’s storage tanks are already brimming, runnin

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Gather for Fresh Ideas in Physical Education

Area educators are getting a chance to refresh their teaching toolkit next spring. A new event in Eau Claire will bring together gym teachers, health instructors, and adaptive PE specialists for a day of workshops and talks. Instead of just listening to lectures, teachers will explore hands-on topic

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Dec 21 2025BUSINESS

Natural Gas Market: What's Shaking Up Prices in 2025?

Natural gas markets are having a wild ride in 2025. Prices are going up and down like a rollercoaster. In the U. S. , the Henry Hub benchmark is feeling the heat from warmer weather, but LNG exports are keeping things interesting. Traders are keeping a close eye on the "widow-maker" spread, which is

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Dec 10 2025FINANCE

US Natural Gas Prices Take a Hit: What's Behind the Drop?

Natural gas prices in the US took a nosedive recently. The main culprit? Warmer weather on the horizon. When temperatures rise, people use less gas for heating. This simple fact sent prices tumbling. But it's not just about the weather. Gas production in the US is also on the rise. More supply usua

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Gas Prices: The Big Picture Behind the Numbers

Natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster, and it's not just about the weather. While forecasts have been all over the place, there's a lot more influencing the market. The US is pumping out natural gas like never before. Production is near its peak, which means there's plenty to go around. M

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May 19 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Natural Killer Cells

Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte. They are crucial in fighting off viral infections and cancer. Traditionally, they were seen as part of the innate immune system. This system responds quickly to threats, but it doesn't have long-term memory. It was believed that only adaptive immune

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Sunshine, Skin, and Super Cells

Natural killer (NK) cells are like the body's secret agents, they produce special proteins called cytokines. These proteins are crucial for the immune system to work properly. One of these proteins, NK cell-conditioned medium (NK-CdM), is packed with these cytokines and has shown promise in healing

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