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Jan 06 2025CRIME

Grief and Stigma: What People Think When a Family Member is Incarcerated

Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg: The Quiet Star of Duke Basketball

You might not have heard much about freshman Cooper Flagg, but he's making big waves at Duke. Flagg, a 6-foot-9 powerhouse, is averaging 17. 4 points, 8. 4 rebounds, 3. 6 assists, 1. 6 steals, and 1. 3 blocks per game. This isn't just impressive; it's historic. Many expected Duke to be good, but Fla

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

Symmetry Breakdown and Phases in Motion

Phase transitions, those fascinating transformations of matter, don't just happen in calm, static systems. They can occur in systems that are constantly on the move, too. These are called non-equilibrium systems. Think of a pot of boiling water, where water turns to steam—that's a phase transition i

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Working from Anywhere: Possibilities and Pitfalls in Ireland

Imagine having the freedom to work from anywhere you like. That's exactly what some people and businesses are exploring due to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This new way of working isn't perfect and doesn't work for everyone, but it sure has its perks. The Working from Anywhere

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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dies at 47

Jeff Baena, a well-known director and husband to actress Aubrey Plaza, has passed away at the age of 47. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Baena took his own life at his home on January 3. Baena was a graduate of New York University’s film school. After his studies, he moved to

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

Trucking Market Shifts: Holiday Season Brings Changes

The holiday season saw a rise in truckload carriers turning down shippers' requests. This is shown by the Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) hitting over 10% for the first time since April 2022. Spot rates also jumped nearly 10% compared to 2023. While this is a sign that trucking capacity is tight

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Lincoln: Brace for Action, Snow's Coming!

Hey Lincoln residents! Snow is heading your way, and the city has issued a snow emergency. This means no parking on crucial roads, like those used by schools and buses. You can find these routes on the city's website under "Parking Bans & Ordinances". City crews are working hard, treating these road

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Jan 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Sudden Loss of a Talented Filmmaker: Jeff Baena's Legacy

Jeff Baena, a filmmaker known for his unique blend of dark humor, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47. The exact cause of his death was not disclosed. Baena was married to actress Aubrey Plaza and had a distinctive style that mixed comedy with serious themes, as seen in films like "Life After

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Spartans' Shooting Woes Don't Halt Winning Streak

These days, basketball teams like Duke and the Boston Celtics are relying heavily on their three-point shooting. But Michigan State, led by coach Tom Izzo, seems to be defying this trend. The Spartans are taking and making three-pointers less frequently than most other teams, yet they're still winni

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Jan 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Planning Solar Farms: A New Way in Jamaica

You know how we've been relying on traditional power methods that harm the environment? Well, it's time to switch to something cleaner like solar energy. This study did just that by looking at the best spots for large solar farms in Jamaica. They used some fancy methods like AHP, fuzzy logic, and GI

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