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Jan 18 2025SCIENCE

Snakes' Temperature Preferences: A Tale of Two Habitats

Ever wondered how snakes deal with different temperatures in their habitats? Let's dive into the world of the Mexican Garter Snake, or Thamnophis eques. These slithery creatures live in both forests and grasslands, and their body temperature (Tb) can vary quite a bit. Scientists studied these snake

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Jan 18 2025WEATHER

Snow and Cold on the Way: Get Ready!

Need to get ready for some snow and chilly temps this weekend? Let's break it down. On Friday, we'll start with some cloudy skies and mild temps in the mid-40s. As the day goes on, watch out for some snow showers sneaking in by evening. Expect a bit of snow, maybe 2 to 4 inches, with areas along the

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Trump & Xi Chat: TikTok's Fate & More

Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Economy: A Mix of Up and Down

You might think that China's economy is all about big cities and skyscrapers, but let's look at the reality on the ground. Many shops that sell construction materials are now quiet, with owners hoping for customers to return. This tells us that the real estate market isn't doing so well. But there'

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

China's Emptying Nests: A Population Puzzle

Everyone knows China has a lot of people, right? But guess what? That's been changing recently. Over the past three years, the country's population has actually been shrinking. Even a recent boost in births, for the first time in seven years, couldn't stop this trend. So, what's the big deal? Well,

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Alert: Protect Your Lungs in Moss Landing

A big fire hit the Moss Landing Battery Plant recently. Authorities told everyone to evacuate right away and close all entry points to their homes. The smoke is the main concern, as we don't know what dangerous chemicals it might contain. This could hurt the environment, especially the nearby Elkhor

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Brrr! Trump’s Inauguration Moves Inside, Avoiding Freeze

Guess who’s not taking the chilly weather lightly? Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration will be held indoors at the United States Capitol Rotunda due to bone-chilling temperatures expected in Washington D. C. Trump feels that it’s safer to keep everyone warm and cozy inside, just like Ro

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Medicare Negotiates Drug Prices to Help Seniors Afford Treatments

In a big step to make medications more affordable, the Biden administration recently revealed 15 prescription drugs that Medicare will negotiate prices for. Topping the list are drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. These drugs treat Type 2 diabetes and help with weight management, but th

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire's Harsh Reality: A Family's Loss in Altadena

The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Tackling Radon in Spanish Workplaces: Before the Big Rule Change

You might think that keeping workplaces safe from radon is a no-brainer, but it turns out Spanish employers have their own reasons for doing—or not doing—something about it. Before a new rule came along, researchers wanted to know how often bosses were tackling radon and why some were letting it sli

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