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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

The Quarterback's Big Decision: Money, Games, and the Future of College Football

The 2024 college football season brought a big change: a 12-team College Football Playoff. This new format replaced the old four-team tournament that had been around since 2014. But the changes didn't stop there. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era and the transfer portal have also shaken things

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Apr 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Power of Amino Acids in Plant Preservation

Plants are amazing. They can survive in tough conditions and some can even bounce back from freezing temperatures. One such plant is Pogostemon yatabeanus, a rare species found only in Korea. Scientists have found a way to preserve this plant using a method called cryopreservation. This method is li

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

Micah Parsons: The Cowboys' Big Decision

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their voluntary offseason program with a notable presence: Pro Bowl linebacker Micah Parsons. This marks a shift from his previous habits, where he often trained solo before joining team activities later in the season. Parsons is now in the final year of his rookie deal

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

A Family's Tragic End: A Look at the Upstate New York Plane Crash

A plane crash in upstate New York took the lives of six people. The group included a former soccer star and a medical student. Karenna Groff was a standout athlete and scholar. She was a graduate student at MIT and played soccer there. She was also a medical student at NYU Langone. Groff was more th

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

Rory McIlroy's Long-Awaited Victory at The Masters

The Masters Tournament at Augusta National is renowned for its challenges and surprises. For Rory McIlroy, the 2025 event was a rollercoaster of emotions and a test of resilience. The journey to victory was far from smooth. McIlroy had to overcome significant obstacles, including a shaky start and a

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

The Final Day's Wild NBA Showdown

The NBA's final day of the 2024-25 regular season was a wild ride. It was a day filled with intense competition, unexpected twists, and some truly bizarre moments. The Eastern Conference playoff spots were already locked in, so the focus was mainly on the Western Conference. Teams were fighting for

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Platelets: The Secret Weapon in Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

Ovarian cancer is a serious threat to women's health. It is often deadly because it is hard to catch early. Next-generation sequencing has been looked at for screening, but it is too expensive for widespread use. So, researchers have come up with a new way to detect ovarian cancer early. They focuse

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Apr 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Iowa's Waterways: A Hidden Pollution Crisis

Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Costs of Knee Replacement Surgery Across the States

The price of knee replacement surgery in the United States is influenced by many factors. But, the role of state healthcare rules and political leanings in shaping these costs is often overlooked. The cost of knee replacement surgery is a big deal for many people. It is a common procedure that can

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Apr 14 2025SPORTS

A Young Life Cut Short: The Tragic End of Kyren Lacy

Kyren Lacy, a former football star at LSU, met a tragic end in Houston. He was only 24 years old. Lacy was found dead in his car after a high-speed chase with police. It was determined that he died by suicide, leaving behind a complex web of circumstances. Lacy's life took a dark turn after a fatal

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