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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Shopping in the AI Age: How Tech is Changing Grocery Deals

Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on

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Nov 24 2025SCIENCE

Summer Tea Leaves: A New Lease on Life

Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technolo

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Nov 24 2025SCIENCE

Fruits and a Smart New Way to Check for Chemicals

Scientists have come up with a clever idea to check for harmful chemicals in fruit. They made a special tool that can tell if there is too much of a substance called carbendazim (CBZ) in fruits. This tool is made from tiny sheets of a special material called sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride, de

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Cooking Turkey Meat to Lower Health Risks

Turkey meat is often seen as a healthy choice, but it contains purines, which can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts. Purines are natural compounds found in many foods, and when broken down, they turn into uric acid. Too much uric acid in the body can lead to hyperuricemia, a condition

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked: The Stars Who Almost Made It to Oz

The journey to cast the magical world of Wicked has been quite the rollercoaster. Many big names have tried out for roles, but only a few made the cut. Let's dive into some of the stars who came close but didn't quite make it to the Emerald City. First up, Lady Gaga was in talks to play Elphaba in

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

When Pictures and Words Stop Making Sense

A 69-year-old Japanese man faced a strange problem. He couldn't recognize faces, simple drawings, or even read and write Kanji characters. This happened after a part of his brain, the right fusiform gyrus and occipitotemporal lobe, didn't get enough blood. It's like his brain's picture and word libr

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Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Warner Bros. Discovery: The Bidding Battle Begins

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the hot seat as three big players vie for a piece of the entertainment empire. Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast have all thrown their hats into the ring, but the outcome is far from certain. Paramount Skydance is making a bold move, submitting its fourth bid. It

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Hidden Gem in British Crime TV

There's a British crime series that's a must-watch for fans of the genre. It's not as widely known as some others, but it's just as good, if not better. This show is called "Line of Duty. " It's about a special police unit that investigates corruption within the police force. The show is known for i

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Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Saying Goodbye: A Guide to Sharing a Life Well-Lived

In St. Paul, the city council has made a decision that might affect how people remember their loved ones. They've banned cryptocurrency kiosks, which might seem unrelated, but it's a sign of how technology is changing even our most traditional practices. When someone passes away, families often wan

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Nov 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Talks Aging, Vision Loss, and the Band's Future

Ian Gillan, the frontman of Deep Purple, recently opened up about his health and the band's future. He revealed that he only has 30 percent vision left, which makes daily tasks like working on his laptop challenging. Gillan shared that he has to use his peripheral vision to see anything on the scree

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