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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Get Ready to Run with Grandma's Marathon Kickoff

Hey, runners! Are you prepping for the Grandma's Marathon? The time is ticking, and it's almost here! But don't worry, there's a cool event to help you get started. On Saturday, January 25th, the "Gearing Up For Grandma's" event is back to inspire and get you ready for training. Grab your running s

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

VARMA Models: Beyond Simplicity

VARMA, or Vector AutoRegressive Moving Average, models are a versatile tool for understanding how multiple time series interact. Despite their potential, VAR models, a simpler subset, often steal the show in real-world applications. Is it because VAR models are just easier to use, or are users missi

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Cracking the Code: Does Colorectal Cancer Screening Save Money?

Colorectal cancer is a worldwide problem, but can screening really help and is it worth the cost? Researchers decided to find out by reviewing lots of studies about the benefits and costs of different screening methods in countries with varying income levels. They wanted to see if screening strategi

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The Role of a Healthy Lifestyle in Reducing Heart Failure Among Vulnerable Groups

Socially determined vulnerabilities, such as poverty and lack of education, can increase the risk of heart failure. But what if leading a healthy lifestyle could change that? Researchers wanted to find out if a healthy lifestyle could mediate, or lessen, the impact of these vulnerabilities on heart

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Webtoon's Big Move: Partnering with Japan's No. 9 Studio

Webtoon Entertainment, through its Japanese subsidiary LINE Digital Frontier, has made its first investment in a Japanese studio. The lucky recipient is No. 9, a prominent webcomic and manga studio based in Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at boosting Webtoon's content pipeline in Japan, which is

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Caught Between Election Conspiracies and Political Standstill

In the heart of Seoul, temperatures aren't the only thing dipping this January. Political tensions are rising as thousands crowd the streets, waving flags and shouting support for the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. At the core of this unrest is a growing belief among conservatives t

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What Happened to the Celebs on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test?

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test is back with a bang, and this season is proving to be even tougher than before. The latest episode saw several celebrities packing their bags and leaving the show, either by choice or due to medical issues. Let's break down what went down. Five celebrities deci

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Do We Keep Moving to Danger Zones?

Imagine a world where you're penalized for living in a place prone to natural disasters. That's what should happen according to basic economics. But our insurance system doesn't work that way. Instead, it encourages people to move to risky areas. This is a big problem, especially with climate change

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth: Is He the Right Choice for Secretary of Defense?

Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens

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