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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Charging: Why iPhones Love Cool Wireless Pads

Ever thought about boosting your phone charging experience? Enter the wireless charger with a built-in fan—a handy gizmo that keeps your iPhone from overheating while it's powering up. Wireless charging alone is already super convenient. Just drop your phone on the pad and, ta-da! It starts charging

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Cognitive Impairment After Stroke: Can a Simple Ultrasound Test Help?

Have you ever heard about how a simple ultrasound test could help doctors predict if someone might face cognitive problems after a stroke? It turns out that transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) might just be the tool for the job! This test is used to look at how blood flows in the brain. It checks

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Copper's New Skin: A Micro-Nano Shield

Scientists have created a special film on copper surfaces that mimics sharkskin, giving it superpowers. This film, made through a process called chemical etching and formate passivation, protects the copper in several ways. First, it makes copper resistant to corrosion. When tested in seawater for 7

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Fun Days Ahead: What to Do This Weekend

Hey there! Ready to dive into some fun activities? This weekend is packed with exciting events both indoors and outdoors. First off, don't forget that Friday is National Peanut Butter Day. How about packing some PB sandwiches for a road trip or staying in town for some yummy marshmallow treats? Now

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Discover the Magic of Wintry Trails in Minnesota

Ah, winter! It's a season that's often overlooked for outdoor activities, but those who brave the cold know there's something special about it. This January and February, Minnesota is hosting "Trails By Candlelight" at Thompson County Park in West St. Paul and Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings. T

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity-Loved Lingerie Brands to Upgrade Your Underwear Drawer

Ever wished you could raid a celebrity's lingerie drawer? Well, now you can get a peek at what stars like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Lopez love. These luxury brands offer everything from comfy everyday basics to show-stopping pieces. Hanky Panky is known for its colorful, super-comfortabl

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Equal Chances in Surgery: How Trainee Gender Matters

Let's talk about something important: gender disparity among trainee surgeons. This isn't just about who gets to operate; it's about how biases in the operating room affect who gets the chance to learn and grow. When we look at the numbers, it's clear that there's a gap between men and women when it

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

A Winter's Night Sky Spectacle: Four Planets on Display

This winter, the night sky is putting on a dazzling show. As darkness falls, you'll be able to spot not one, not two, but four planets with the naked eye! Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are lining up for a stunning celestial display. This isn't something that happens every year, so it's worth step

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Valentine’s Day Gifts: What Celebs Are Buying on Amazon

Want to impress your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Amazon, where celebrities are doing their own shopping. From comfy pajamas to luxury cookware, here’s what the stars are loving. Grace & Stella eye patches have become a hit among Bravo stars like Paige DeSorbo and Kyle

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Small Business Sales Boom, Eating Out Slows Down

December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro

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