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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Little Kids and Lots of Movement: What Makes You Better at Sports?

Nature and nurture both play bit parts in how children master their movement skills. Let's talk about movement skills. Lots of different factors help kids become better at sports, but do children benefit differently from organized sports and open play in the yard. Some research has tried to determi

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Bears Get Fresh Blood in Coaching

Sheesh, there's been a lot of shuffling in Chicago. Eric Bieniemy has just swapped uniforms, going from the college football squad, UCLA, to the Bears. He left his spot down in SoCal. Much was expected of Bieniemy at UCLA, but unfortunately, the Bruins' offense was a bit of a mess, and he was show

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Feb 02 2025WEATHER

Michigan Weather: What to Expect in February 2025

February 2025 in Michigan is expected to be a mild month. It is predicted to have a higher than average snowfall. It is expected to be a snowier month than January. The weather will be similar to an average month and not too cold. For the time being it is expected to be a La Niña year. A La Ni

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Feb 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft gives business users a cheaper option: Surface USB 4 Dock

Microsoft recently announced a new piece of hardware designed for businesses. It is a USB 4 dock priced at $200. It is an alternative to the current $300 Thunderbolt 4 dock. The user will have access to only three ports in the cheaper model, while the more expensive version offers six

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Small Samples, Big Challenges: Testing for TB in the Brain

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

How Hurricanes Hit Harder on Some Communities

Hurricanes cause a lot of damage. Researchers have started to look past the obvious destruction and focus on why some people suffer more. The problem is that many studies only look at the direct effects without digging into why certain people are more at risk. Between 2000 and 2022, there have bee

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Bugs and Blooms: The Scent That Lures Lygus lineolaris

Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells

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Feb 02 2025CRIME

The Mystery of Elmer: A Fathers What ifs?

Everyone has a story. There's a story behind every missing person. In the early 1990’s Elmer Holmgren was a lawyer living in Las Vegas. . Elmer had a comfortable life and a good job with a wealthy couple named Kenneth and Sante Kimes. In the beginning it seemed ok. But it would take a turn. El

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Secretary of State's Journey: A Closer Look at US Policy in Central America

The top diplomat of the US, Marco Rubio, has embarked on a significant trip to Central America, starting with Panama. This journey is not just a diplomatic courtesy but a strategic move to advance the Trump administration's "America First" policy. The goal is clear: to intensify efforts to control m

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