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Oct 21 2025WEATHER

Spring's Surprise: A Warm Tuesday in DC

DC woke up to a chilly morning, but things heated up fast. By afternoon, temperatures shot up into the 70s. This made Tuesday the hottest day of the week so far. The usual high for DC is 68 degrees, so this was a nice surprise. Winds from the south pushed the warmth in. But don't get too comfortabl

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Oct 21 2025BUSINESS

Genuine Parts Company: Navigating Inflation with Mixed Results

Genuine Parts Company, a big name in retail, saw a small rise in its stock price before the market opened on a recent Tuesday. This happened after they shared their third-quarter earnings report, which had some good and some not-so-good news. Sales went up by 4. 9% compared to the same time last ye

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speeding Up Circuit Design with Murata and Cadence's Team-Up

Murata and Cadence have joined forces to make life easier for engineers. They've put Murata's inductor and capacitor products right into Cadence's top design software. This means engineers can pick these parts and test them out without any hassle. It's all about making circuit design faster and more

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Oct 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

How to Save Money and the Planet by Reducing Food Waste

Food waste is a big problem. It hurts your wallet and the environment. In the U. S. , people throw away a lot of food. This costs them about $728 every year. It also creates pollution equal to 42 coal power plants. Most of the wasted food comes from homes, not restaurants or stores. People are busy

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Oct 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Gabes Stands Up: A City's Fight Against Pollution and Neglect

In the coastal city of Gabes, Tunisia, people are fed up. They've had enough of the pollution from a big chemical plant. So, they did something about it. They went on strike. They protested. They shut down the city. All to send a message: "Gabes wants to live. " The plant, run by the state, has bee

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Oct 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Recycling Tech: Turning Old Gadgets into Valuable Resources

In the world of technology, old gadgets often end up as trash, but they hold a secret treasure. Rare earth elements (REEs) found in discarded electronics are in high demand, but extracting them is tough. A group of scientists has found a smarter way to do this. They use electricity to heat up old ma

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Lumateperone's Brain Boost: A New Hope for Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a tough mental health condition that makes it hard for people to think clearly. It's not just about hallucinations or delusions; it also messes with memory and learning. Scientists have been studying this for years, focusing on certain brain chemicals like dopamine and glutamate. Bu

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Sky Spectacles: Two Comets Light Up the Night

In October 2025, the night sky puts on a rare show with two comets visible to the naked eye. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN are making their closest approaches to Earth, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers. Comet Lemmon, discovered in January 2025, is expected to shine brightest around Hallow

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Oct 21 2025SPORTS

Broncos Linebacker Faces One-Game Suspension for Post-Game Behavior

In a move that's becoming all too common, the NFL has handed out another suspension for post-game misconduct. This time, it's Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw who's in hot water. The league has suspended him for one game without pay after he had some choice words for referee Brad Allen following Sund

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Oct 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Big Names Team Up to Track Carbon Footprints Better

Some major companies have decided to work together on a big problem: how to accurately measure carbon emissions. BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, Exxon Mobil, and Banco Santander are leading this effort. They want to create a new system that shows exactly where carbon pollution comes from

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