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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

How a Teenager Turned His Dad's Small Store into a Huge Sports Empire

Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key les

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

Discovering Hydrophilic Compounds in Fu Brick Tea: A Journey Through China's Tea Regions

Fu Brick Tea, or FBT, is a popular beverage in China, but not much is known about the hydrophilic compounds it contains. These compounds are water-loving and can affect the tea's taste and health benefits. Scientists used advanced methods to study 73 FBT samples from six major Chinese tea-producing

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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 2025FINANCE

Tax Deadlines Extended for Disaster Areas

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as

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Jan 05 2025BUSINESS

A Special Delivery: Guatemalan Food Flies Across Borders

Imagine this: you're sitting in the US, missing the tastes of your home country, Guatemala. Enter Maik Chavez, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Guatemala City. He runs Maik Express, a unique business that bridges the gap between homesick expats and their favorite Guatemalan food. In 2024, he made 38

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

How Technology Aids Pregnant Families: A Fresh Look

Expecting a baby comes with its own set of challenges, especially for families dealing with health issues or tough life circumstances. This period can amplify stress, making it hard to cope. That's where digital health technologies, like apps, wearable devices, and online platforms, come into play.

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Comparing Two Bone Regrowth Membranes: Which One Works Better?

Imagine you're missing a tooth and the bone around that area needs help to grow back. Would you rather have a membrane made of gelatin and polylactic acid (GT/PLA) or one called Guidor®? This experiment involved 32 people who needed bone regrowth after losing a tooth. They were split into two groups

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of lncRNAs in Lung Cancer

Lung cancer keeps taking lives, with nearly 1. 8 million deaths globally in 2022. This highlights the urgent need for better ways to detect and treat it. Long noncoding RNAs, known as lncRNAs, are vital for cellular functions. They influence how genes work and send signals in the body. Recently, sci

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Jan 05 2025CELEBRITIES

Vivien Leigh's Rollercoaster Life: A Peek Behind the Glamour

Vivien Leigh, known for her starring role in "Gone with the Wind, " was no stranger to drama both on and off screen. She was famous for playing troubled characters, but her real life was just as complex. In 1953, she took on a role as a "normal" woman in the movie "Elephant Walk, " only to face a me

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Jan 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Samsung and Apple Might Switch to Silicon-Carbon Batteries

Chinese smartphone makers have been using silicon-carbon batteries to boost their devices' battery life. These batteries can hold up to 6, 000mAh or more, making their phones last longer than those from Samsung and Apple. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming S25 Ultra have the highest battery

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