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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Patriots Beat Bills, Miss Out on Top Draft Pick

In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different pl

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Jan 06 2025FINANCE

2025: Investors Eye Earnings and Jobs

The new year has kicked off, and investors are eager to see how things shape up. With Donald Trump becoming the 47th U. S. President, the financial scene is expected to shift. Both stock and crypto markets might feel the impact. First, let's talk about the markets. The New York Stock Exchange and N

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Packers' Quarterback Love Takes Hit, Watson's Knee Injury Pauses Game

During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Fighting Hernia Complications: The Dual-Action Mesh

Abdominal hernia repair is a common surgery where a mesh is often used to hold back damaged tissues and stop the hernia from coming back. The problem? Over half of patients face complications like adhesions and infections, leading to pain and further surgeries. So, what's the solution? A new kind of

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Heart Healing: A Copper-Ginsenoside Teamwork

Fixing a heart after a heart attack is no easy task. There's this substance called ginsenoside Rb1 that can safeguard heart cells and encourage their regrowth, but it doesn't do a stellar job on its own. So, scientists decided to give it a helping hand - they paired it with teeny-tiny, sponge-like m

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Boosting ACL Healing with a Special Scaffold

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol

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Jan 06 2025BUSINESS

How a Teenager Turned His Dad's Small Store into a Huge Sports Empire

Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key les

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Freeze: North Texas Braces for Cold Snap

North Texas is gearing up for a chilly week ahead. A strong cold front is set to hit the region, bringing temperatures down to freezing levels by Sunday evening. The National Weather Service warns that wind chill could make it feel even colder, dipping into the low teens by nighttime. This cold spel

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Severe Winter Storm Hits Central U. S. , Blizzard Warnings Issued

A powerful winter storm is causing havoc in the central U. S. , bringing heavy snow, ice, and plunging temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued blizzard warnings for Kansas and Missouri, where travel could be dangerous or even impossible. The storm is expected to affect states all

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Lincoln: Brace for Action, Snow's Coming!

Hey Lincoln residents! Snow is heading your way, and the city has issued a snow emergency. This means no parking on crucial roads, like those used by schools and buses. You can find these routes on the city's website under "Parking Bans & Ordinances". City crews are working hard, treating these road

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