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May 20 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Summer: Hot, Dry, and Hazy?

Minnesota has been through a rollercoaster of weather. Just when folks were ready to enjoy the summer heat, a cold spell hit. This sudden change has many wondering what to expect for the rest of the summer. Let's dive into the latest weather predictions and see how they stack up against earlier for

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Tea Trash to Treasure: Boosting Gut Health with Fermented Fibre

Tea leftovers are often tossed aside, but they're packed with dietary fibre. Most of this fibre is insoluble, but soluble fibre is known to be better for health. A recent study used a specific fungus, Eurotium cristatum, to turn tea leftovers into soluble dietary fibre. The results were impressive.

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia Gives Green Light to Starlink

A big win for Elon Musk's SpaceX. Saudi Arabia has given the thumbs up to Starlink. This means that the satellite internet service can now operate in the country. The news was shared by Musk himself during a visit by former U. S. President Donald Trump to the kingdom. The announcement was made at t

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

Pony. ai's Self-Driving Car Fire: What Went Wrong?

Self-driving technology is advancing rapidly. But it's not without its hiccups. Pony. ai, a Chinese company, recently had a scare. One of its robotaxis caught fire in Beijing. The good news is, no one was hurt. The bad news is, the cause of the fire is still a mystery. Pony. ai's cars are equi

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Gut Bugs and Joint Trouble: The Hidden Link

In the world of gut health, there is a lot of talk about the microbiome. This is the community of tiny organisms living in the intestines. These microbes can have a big impact on overall health. One area where this is especially true is in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This condition affects the

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May 15 2025SPORTS

Minnesota's Star Power Shines in Conference Finals

The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured their spot in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row. They managed to beat the Golden State Warriors in a decisive Game 5, winning 121-110. The Warriors were missing their star player, Steph Curry, who has been sidelined since Game 1 due to

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May 15 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Blazing Battle: The Fight Against the Wildfires

The skies above Minnesota are filled with smoke. Three huge wildfires are burning out of control north of Duluth. The National Weather Service has warned that the conditions are near critical for more fires. These blazes are not alone. Canada's Manitoba and Ontario provinces are also grappling w

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

Fish Gut Changes: How Heat Affects Olive Flounder

The olive flounder is a popular fish in East Asia. It is farmed for food. But, the fish faces a big problem. The water where it lives is getting warmer. This is due to climate change. Warmer water can make the fish sick. It can also slow down the fish's growth. Plus, it can change the tiny living th

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May 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Saudi Arabia Joins the Starlink Revolution

In a significant move, Saudi Arabia has given the green light to Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, for use in aviation and maritime sectors. This approval came during a high-profile investment forum in Riyadh, where Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was a key speaker. The e

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May 13 2025HEALTH

The Gut's Hidden World: Unraveling French Digestion

The gut microbiome has become a hot topic in health research over the past 20 years. This is because it plays a significant role in various health conditions. However, understanding the gut microbiome is not straightforward. There are many different methods used to study it, which makes it hard to c

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