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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Michelle Obama Is Giving Trump's Inauguration a Miss

Michelle Obama has decided to sit out Donald Trump's inauguration, and it's not just because she doesn't have to be there. A source told People that she's simply not a fan of Trump and doesn't want to fake it. This isn't the first event she's skipped, either. She also missed President Jimmy Carter's

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

WGA Awards 2025: NominationsSurvive Wildfires but Movie Favorites Miss Out

Just when you thought Hollywood was all about glitz and glamour, nature stepped in and threw a curveball. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) recently announced their nominees for the 2025 awards, despite wildfires causing chaos in Southern California. Fan-loved TV shows like "A Real Pain" and "Anora

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Jan 16 2025WEATHER

California's Wildfires: The Surprising Risk of Fire Tornadoes

In California, firefighters face an unexpected threat: fire tornadoes. These are not your typical tornadoes. Instead, they are caused by wildfires themselves. When the conditions are right—high winds and extremely dry conditions—fires can create their own weather. This can happen when a fire's hot a

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Impact: LA Faces Billions in Wildfire Repairs

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, and the cost of recovery is a hot topic. Weather forecasters at AccuWeather have predicted a staggering $250 to $275 billion in economic losses, double what other estimates suggest. Some economists, however, dismiss these numbers

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens Face Freezing Showdown

This weekend, the Buffalo Bills are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. While both teams are at the top of their game, the real challenge might be the weather. Forecasters predict temperatures will hover around 8 degrees Fahrenheit during the eve

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: Wildfire Relief Takes Center Stage

Mark your calendars for the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025! This year, the show's not just about the glitz and glam—it's also about giving back. The event will take place at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, but it's shifting its focus to support those affected by the recent wildfires in

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Jan 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Big Oil's Fight Against Climate Disaster Funding

In the year before the Los Angeles county wildfires, major fossil fuel companies fought hard against a bill that would have made them pay for climate disasters. This bill, known as the Polluters Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024, was aimed at requiring the state's biggest carbon polluters to con

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Flags Up, Respect Down: Inauguration Day Controversy

You might have heard that the flags at the US Capitol will fly full-staff for Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. This decision, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, comes despite a White House order to keep flags at half-staff for 30 days after former President Jimmy Carter's passing. The ch

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Fighting Childhood Obesity: A Comic Tool for Minority Preadolescents

Childhood obesity is still a big problem, especially among kids from racial and ethnic minority groups with less money. This issue is mostly due to unhealthy eating habits, like eating lots of junk food and sugary drinks and not enough fruits and veggies. Scientists are looking into new ways to help

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Upadacitinib's Real-World Impact on Atopic Dermatitis: A 2-Year Study

A new drug, upadacitinib, has been making waves in the treatment of severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD). This medication is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which means it stops certain enzymes from causing inflammation. It's been approved for kids aged 12 and above who have moderate

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