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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Sunlight's Surprising Impact on Water Pollution

Sunlight can make water pollution worse. There are chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. They are found in water and can harm aquatic life. The problem is, when UV light from the sun hits these chemicals, they can become even more toxic. This is a big deal because we don't know

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Patient Groups Go Digital: What's the Big Deal?

Patient groups, or POs, are crucial in healthcare. They stand up for patients and their families, offering support and information. With healthcare going digital, these groups face a big change. They need to move their work online. But how well are they doing this? And what problems are they running

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Love's Big Spend in Minnesota

Valentine's Day is coming up, and Minnesotans are ready to show their love with their wallets. This year, the average person in Minnesota plans to spend around 185 dollars on their special someone. That's a lot of cash! But it's not just about romantic love. People are also treating themselves or bu

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Chatting About Feelings: A Big Day at PMAC

A big event happened at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. It was all about talking openly about mental health. People of all ages came together to chat about the importance of mental well-being. The event was hosted by Ryan Clark, a former LSU football star who played from 1997 to 2001. This wa

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Feb 13 2025CELEBRITIES

AI Deepfakes: Scarlett Johansson Sounds the Alarm on Digital Deception

Scarlett Johansson, a prominent Jewish actress, recently found herself in the spotlight for a different reason. A fake video, created using AI, showed her and other celebrities in a controversial light. The video, which featured Johansson in a T-shirt with a hand gesture, a Jewish star, and Kanye We

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Feb 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Captain America: A Step Backwards

Picture this: Valentine's Day rolls around, and you're treated to a Marvel movie that feels like a stale, overprocessed snack. That's "Captain America: Brave New World" for you. It's the latest in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's a bit of a letdown. Anthony Mackie takes the lead

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Feb 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Shonda Rhimes and Friends Walk Away from Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, a place known for its art and culture, is going through some big changes. Shonda Rhimes, a well-known writer and producer, has stepped down from the board. This move comes after Donald Trump took control of the center. Rhimes was appointed to the board by President Barack Obama a

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Understanding Pain in Adults with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects movement and muscle tone. It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. It is a lifelong condition. It is important to understand the pain experiences of adults with CP. This is because pain can grea

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

CATL's Big Move: Expanding Globally Through Hong Kong

CATL, the world's leading maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is making a bold move. They're planning to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This isn't their first time at the rodeo, though. They already raised a whopping $6. 7 billion in an IPO on China’s Shenzhen exchange back in 2022. Thi

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

When Sun Flares Strike: Earth's Hidden Weaknesses

In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even sm

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