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Nov 25 2024WEATHER

Snow May Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Dinner in Chicago

Chicago, get ready for a cool Thanksgiving! The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the mid-30s on the holiday. A weather system sweeping through on Wednesday could bring rain or snow, lasting into Thursday. The heaviest snowfall is likely Wednesday afternoon and night. Travelers migh

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Nov 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Discovering Birds' Cool Spots in Savanna Trees: A Climate Change Perspective

Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They fou

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Detecting STIs in Abused Kids: Should Turkey Upgrade to PCR Testing?

Sexual abuse in children can lead to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which are important for forensic investigations. In Turkey, traditional culture methods are still commonly used for STI testing, even though PCR tests are considered the best. This project aims to find out if Child Advocacy

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Tobacco Companies Lose Fight Against Cigarette Warning Labels

The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies were arguing that the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and ads violates their First Amendment rights. The FDA's rule

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Why School Safety Matters: A Look at New Laws

Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's A56: Is 45W Charging Enough to Compete?

Samsung is planning to introduce 45W wired charging to its A-series, specifically the A56 model. But is this enough to make the A56 a real competitor to Samsung's flagship phones? Let's break it down. First off, 45W charging isn't exactly groundbreaking. It's been around for a while, and many compe

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Nov 25 2024LIFESTYLE

Kickstart Your Holiday Shopping: Best Early Black Friday Deals

Black Friday may still be a couple of weeks away, but the savings have already begun! Get a head start on your holiday shopping with some amazing deals that are live right now. If you're looking to upgrade your home, tech, or even your wardrobe, there's something for everyone. Ever dreamt of owning

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Big Funding Boost for Space Solar Power

You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Can AI Pick the Best Meds for Your Blood Pressure?

Picture this: you keep checking your blood pressure, but it's always too high. It's a major risk for heart disease, even if you're taking meds. But here’s the thing, some blood pressure meds might not be the best for you. They might not make your blood vessels as flexible as they should be, which ca

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