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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Winter Weather Challenges Dallas Retail Deliveries

Winter weather in Dallas-Fort Worth has been rough on retailers trying to make home deliveries. Icy roads and wet conditions have made it tough for companies like Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to stick to their usual delivery schedules. Walmart, for example, had to deal with some extra hurdles but sti

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

NASCAR's 2025 Season Kicks Off with a Thrilling Return to Bowman Gray Stadium

NASCAR's 2025 season is starting with a bang by bringing the Busch Light Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina. This iconic track, known as the "Madhouse, " hasn't hosted a Cup Series event in over 50 years. Fans have been eagerly snapping up all 17, 000 tickets, and drivers are preparing f

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Snowstorm Switches Schools to Virtual Learning

Winter weather often disrupts daily routines, and for students in Kansas City, that means swapping school buses for laptops. Schools in Independence and Shawnee Mission are closing their doors today, while Liberty and North Kansas City schools are shifting to online classes. This change is all about

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

Get Brewing! Keurig K-Classic Deal Too Good to Miss

Hey coffee lovers! If you're in the market for a new coffee maker, listen up. Amazon's got a sweet deal on the Keurig K-Classic that's practically halving its price. Normally, it goes for $150, but right now, you can snag it for just $80. That's a whopping $70 off, but you'll have to move fast becau

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

BlackRock Reconsiders Green Alliance

BlackRock, a major player in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, is mulling over leaving the Net Zero Alliance, a group aiming for zero-carbon emissions by 2050. Larry Fink's firm, the world's largest asset manager, was once a champion of ESG investments. However, a growing politi

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Jan 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

What Plastic Does to Seabirds: A Closer Look

You might have heard that plastics in the ocean are a serious issue, but what's the real deal when it comes to seabirds? Scientists joined forces with local fishermen and wildlife rescuers to figure it out. They gathered more than 400 young shearwaters—some in great condition, others not so much. Th

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Atari's Handheld: Bringing Back Retro Controls

Imagine a portable gaming device that takes you back to the golden era of arcade games. Atari's new GameStation Go does just that with its built-in trackball, spinner, and number pad. This isn't your typical handheld gaming system; it's a trip down memory lane for gamers who grew up before the 1990s

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Court Says Trump Report Can Be Released, But More Legal Battles Await

A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S

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Jan 10 2025EDUCATION

Automatic Question Classifiers: A Look at Oracle SQL Exam Questions

Imagine you're preparing for an Oracle SQL certification exam. The questions you face might contain code snippets, making them tricky to classify. This study takes a closer look at designing automatic classifiers for such questions. Why is this important? Classifying questions helps in creating a r

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Zoo: Prepping Critters for Winter's Chill

The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the icy weather headed their way. After a tough winter storm in 2021 left a third of the park without power, they've learned their lesson. Nine new generators are ready to kick in if needed, keeping the animals cozy. Staff will be doing overnight checks to make sure

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