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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Brace Yourself: Snowstorms Hit 16 States

Get ready, folks! A big snowstorm is sweeping through 16 states, and it's bringing a lot of snow with it. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that some places might get up to 20 inches of snow. That's a lot of snow! Travel might be tough, so if you have to go out, make sure you're prepared

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Celebs and Politics: Where Did the Voice Go?

Back in 2016, a bunch of well-known actors like Martin Sheen and Debra Messing got together to create a video. Their mission? To convince the Electoral College to change their votes and stop Donald Trump from becoming president. They thought Trump wasn't the best choice, but their plan didn't pan ou

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Dec 16 2024CRYPTO

Meme-Coins Hit Big, But Buyer Beware

Imagine this: A coin called Fartcoin has seen its value shoot up over a week to over $700 million! You might wonder, why is this happening? It’s all tied to a wave of investment in cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, which has been pushed by Donald Trump’s victory. The crypto market is full of speculato

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Shift: Pregnancy and Mental Health in Puerto Rico

The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

How Training Shapes Nurses' Views on Family Involvement

Ever wondered how training can influence how nurses think about involving families in child care? Let's dive into a study that explored this very topic. The focus was on pediatric nurses and how structured training on Family-Centered Care changed their attitudes. First, imagine a pediatric ward whe

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Weather Woes May Impact Chiefs-Browns Faceoff

As Week 15 of the NFL unfolds, weather is set to make its presence felt, especially in Cleveland. A winter weather advisory is in place until noon ET, just before the Browns host the Chiefs at 1 p. m. ET. AccuWeather predicts cloudy conditions with a 50% chance of precipitation and temperatures arou

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Who's Burning Jet Fuel? Celebrities and Their Air Travel

Celebrities love flying private jets. It's fast, quiet, and keeps them out of the public eye. But with all the buzz about climate change, is it fair? Let's dig into who's hopping on these luxury planes the most. When it comes to short flights, rapper Pitbull tops the list with a whopping 396 trips

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Parents with Cancer: The Communication Struggle

Cancer affects more than just the patient. In the US, about 1. 6 million adults with cancer also have dependents. This creates unique challenges for families, like increased stress, lowered quality of life, and changes in how families function. But what about the conversation? Not much is known abou

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Real Frequency Boost: Simplifying Many-Body Theory

Imagine you're trying to understand how particles interact in a complex system. This is what many-body theory deals with, and it's tough! The problem is, these interactions involve lots of different frequencies, which can clog up your computer's memory. Scientists often use a method called numerical

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

The Complex Dance of Bone Conduction Hearing

Have you ever wondered why some people can hear through their bones? This fascinating phenomenon is called bone conduction (BC) hearing. Scientists used a special model of the human head to study how the direction and timing of forces impact this unique way of hearing. They created various force di

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