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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Why Cohen Thinks Trump Got Off Easy

Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer and once a close confidant of Donald Trump, has some strong words about the former president's recent legal predicament. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend, " Cohen expressed his dissatisfaction with Trump's sentencing, or lack thereof, for 34 counts of falsifying business rec

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Fire's Impact on Rent Prices in LA: A Sudden Surge

LA's rental market is seeing a sudden boost in prices due to the recent fires devastating homes. For instance, a furnished Bel Air home's listed price jumped from $15, 900 to $29, 500 per month in just a few months. Real estate agent Fiora Aston mentioned dozens of displaced families contacting her,

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

L. A. Wildfires: Learning in the Wild, Lost and Found

Imagine a place where kids could learn and play outdoors during a pandemic. For many families in Los Angeles, that place was Eaton Canyon Nature Center. But wildfires have changed everything. Schools are closed, and the beloved nature center is gone. Parents like Irina Contreras are heartbroken. Her

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Jan 12 2025EDUCATION

A Young Graduate's Surprising Path to Teaching

Meet Aron, a 22-year-old with big dreams of an MBA and a career in business. But for now, he's found himself in a classroom, teaching special education at an elementary charter school in Columbus, Ohio. How did he end up here? It's all thanks to Teach for America (TFA), a nonprofit that recruits rec

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Community Boost for Chippewa County's Young Farmers

Imagine turning your love for agriculture into a prosperous career. That's exactly what Chippewa County is setting up for its young ones. Thanks to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, the county has just bagged a whopping $145, 247! This cash isn't just for show; it's earmarked for youth education and a

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Jan 12 2025EDUCATION

Technology in Schools: A Strain on Teachers?

When we wanted to see how schools changed during the pandemic, we thought technology would help teachers. But, surprise! Our study found that using learning management systems made teachers feel more burnt out. We surveyed 779 U. S. teachers in May 2022 and did follow-up focus groups in the fall. D

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

How T-Mobile is Helping L. A. Wildfire Victims

In the aftermath of California's wildfires, T-Mobile has stepped up to lend a helping hand. Their store on 1318 Huntington Dr. , South Pasadena, CA 91030, is now a hub for free Wi-Fi and round-the-clock device charging. You don't need to be a T-Mobile customer to use these services. The company is a

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Assessing Bedside Chest X-Rays: A New Technique for Image Quality

In the world of medicine, blurry X-ray images can lead to misdiagnoses. One way to fix this is by using a method called Virtual Grid (VG), which helps to reduce the blur caused by scattered X-rays. Researchers created a system to evaluate the quality of bedside chest X-rays using VG. They started by

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Should Subway Bosses Ride the Trains?

Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Heating up Organs: How Radiofrequency Ablation Works in Ex Vivo Liver, Kidney, and Lung

Ever wondered how doctors can treat tumors without surgery? Radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses heat to destroy tumors. A recent study checked out how this works in different organs – liver, kidney, and lung. They used a special device called the Dophi™ R150E RFA system. This device has tiny senso

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