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Dec 20 2024OPINION

Holiday Inclusion: Why Neutrality Matters

Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celeb

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024OPINION

The Power of Editorial Cartoons: A Look at Gun Violence

Editorial cartoons often make us pause and think. They can be powerful tools to convey complex messages. Recently, another shooting made headlines. It's a sad reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our society. These cartoons can spark important conversations about safety, laws, and the re

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Idaho Higher Ed Gets New Rules on Diversity

In a recent move, Idaho's higher education institutions got new guidelines. The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved new policies. These policies say "no" to DEI ideology – which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They don't want these ideas to take the spotlight away from i

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Score a Pair of Yamaha Sports Earbuds for a Fraction of Their Price

Ever felt like you're paying way too much for wireless earbuds? Here's a deal that might make you rethink that. The Yamaha TW-ES5A True Wireless sports earbuds, usually priced at $180, are now down to just $39 at Adorama. That's a massive 78% off! But why are these earbuds worth your attention? They

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Dec 19 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storm Collision Could Disrupt Holiday Travel in the Northeast

Imagine this: two storms are on a collision course, and they might just ruin your holiday travel plans. An Alberta clipper, a speedy storm from Canada, is zooming eastward. It's already left its mark on the northern Plains, and it's headed for the Great Lakes by Thursday night. Meanwhile, an offshor

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Dec 19 2024WEATHER

Holiday Travel: Weather Could Throw a Wrench in Your Plans

Are you one of the nearly 120 million people planning to travel this holiday season? Expect some weather surprises! While you’re dreaming of snowy scenes and warm fires, millions of Americans will experience wild temperature swings. This could jumble your travel plans and your packing list. Most pe

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Measuring Care for Trans Individuals: A New Scale

Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals treat transgender individuals? A new scale has been created to measure this. Known as the Transgender Health Care Humanization Scale, or THcH Scale for short, it's designed to assess how sensitive healthcare providers are to trans patients. But bef

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Qatar Airways Brings Holiday Fun with AI Adventure

This festive season, Qatar Airways is making waves with its new AI-powered campaign. Instead of just offering flights, the airline lets you star in a holiday-themed adventure. You can swap your face with funny characters like elves and snowmen, and even win business class tickets! It's all about mak

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Earth's Moon: Older Than We Thought?

Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered how old it is? As it turns out, scientists have been debating this for a while now. A new study suggests that the moon might be way older than we previously thought. In the past, scientists believed that the moon formed after a giant impact around 4.

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