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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Luck Strikes in Kings County: Christmas Eve Lottery Win

You won't believe what happened in Kings County, California! A town of around 26, 000 people just hit the jackpot on Christmas Eve. Someone bought a Mega Millions ticket at Save Mart in Lemoore and matched all five numbers—11, 14, 38, 45, 46—but missed the Mega Ball. Still, they won over $1. 7 milli

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

The Best Temperature for Growing Mealworms

Mealworms, also known as Tenebrio molitor, are superstars in the insect farming world. But to thrive, they need just the right temperature. Farmers usually aim for around 29 to 31°C. A recent study wanted to find the perfect temperature for these little critters to grow, develop, and have lots of ba

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Dec 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Boosting Europe's Grid Stability with a Smart Consumption Guide

Climate shifts and global tensions are making Europe's power grid resilience a hot topic. One clever solution is voluntary demand response, which helps balance power supply and demand during energy shortages or surplus from renewables. An open data service called Interoperable Recommender is making

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Partisanship and Norms: How Presidential Support Shapes Tolerance

Political scientists have been looking into why American democracy seems to be facing challenges. Surprisingly, studies during Trump's presidency revealed that many citizens, especially Republicans, backed actions that weakened democratic norms. But recent experiments show that voters from both part

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

What Do We Really Know? Public Awareness of Minor Sex Trafficking

Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Testing Larotrectinib: A New Hope for NTRK-Linked Cancers

Scientists are exploring a drug called larotrectinib to fight tumors with a specific gene issue. This drug has shown promise against certain cancers linked to a gene called NTRK. But how well does it work against cancers where NTRK is overactive, not just fused? A new clinical trial is trying to fin

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Morning Meals and Mental Health: An Unexpected Link

You know, the old saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" usually focuses on physical health. But did you know breakfast can also impact mental health? A study found a surprising connection between breakfast consumption and suicidal thoughts and actions. Yep, you heard it right! It

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Exploring Common Myths and Facts About Creatine: A Researcher's Perspective

Creatine supplements, often known as creatine monohydrate (CrM), have been shown to boost performance in sports and exercise, as well as having health benefits throughout life. Despite solid evidence, many people still have questions and misunderstandings about CrM. In 2021, a group published a revi

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Moving Forward with Space: Senate Bill for NASA’s Future

Imagine this: a Senate bill is on the table, directing NASA to shift its focus towards commercial space stations and to tackle cost overruns in science missions. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. ) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), looks to speed up the development of commercial space

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Football's Future: A Look at the NFL Draft's Biggest Shake-ups

As the holiday season approaches, CBS Sports has stirred things up with a new mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. This year, the focus is on quarterbacks, with only two highly anticipated players projected to be taken in the first round. Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders are the talk of

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