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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rains Bring Floods to the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Another Round of Heavy Rain

The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Young Piano Star Hits Big Stage

John Michael Klein, a 13-year-old from Lakewood, is about to play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York. This is a big deal for any musician, but especially for someone so young. Mikey, as his friends call him, has been practicing a lot to get here. He won a competition online, and that's how he g

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Dec 06 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: UK Braces for More Wet Weather

The UK is in for a soggy start to the week, with more rain on the way after a wet weekend. The weather forecast looks pretty gloomy, with low-pressure systems causing trouble. On Saturday, December 6, heavy rain is expected to stick around, especially in northeast Scotland, south Wales, and southwes

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Devil Firefish: The Silent Invader of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Clean Water Quest: Turning Farm Waste into a Pollution Fighter

Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin

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Dec 03 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead for Alabama: What to Expect

Alabama is in for a wet week. Starting Thursday, rain is expected to fall across the entire state. The National Weather Service predicts that some areas could see nearly 3 inches of rain by the end of the week. This rain is good news for the state's drought conditions. Parts of south Alabama are cu

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Companies Can Help Nature: A Look at Three Ways to Measure Biodiversity

Businesses can play a big role in protecting nature. They can help stop biodiversity loss. This is part of a bigger goal to make the world a better place for nature. One way to do this is by following the mitigation hierarchy. This means avoiding and reducing harm to nature. If harm can't be avoided

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers and IMA Levels Matter

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a big deal. They happen when diabetes causes wounds on the feet that don't heal well. These ulcers can lead to serious problems, like amputations. But what if there was a way to predict or monitor these ulcers better? Researchers looked into a substance called ischem

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Dec 01 2025WEATHER

North Bay Beaches: Brace for Big Waves and High Tides

This week, the North Bay beaches are in for a wild ride. The National Weather Service has warned that big waves and high tides are on their way, which could lead to some serious hazards and even flooding. First, the waves. After a weekend of some seriously strong waves, another round is expected to

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