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Dec 22 2025RELIGION

How Our Beliefs Shape Our View of Science

People often see the world through the lens of their beliefs. Religion or lack of it can shape how we view ourselves and others. This is not just about personal faith. It is also about how we see science and scientists. When we talk about religion, we usually think of faith. But it is more than tha

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

Winter's Grip: School Delays Hit Southern Minnesota

Winter weather has made its presence known in southern Minnesota, causing a ripple effect on school schedules. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has reported challenging travel conditions, prompting several school districts to adjust their plans for Monday, December 22nd, 2025. By

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Balloon Adventure in Antarctica

In the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, something extraordinary is happening. A massive helium balloon, carrying a high-tech experiment, is soaring high above the Earth's surface. This isn't just any balloon—it's part of NASA's annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon campaign. The goal? To explore th

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Big Goodbye: What Bowen Yang's Departure Means for the Show

Bowen Yang's last appearance on "Saturday Night Live" was a big deal. He left with a bang, tearing up on live TV with Ariana Grande and Cher. Not everyone gets to say goodbye like that. "SNL" is known for its tough decisions, so this was a special moment. Yang isn't the only one leaving. Heidi Gard

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

The Body's Inner Teamwork: How Nerves and Immune System Team Up

The body has a built-in team of helpers. One group fights off germs. Another keeps things running smoothly. These two teams, the immune system and the nervous system, chat with each other all the time. This chat is super important for keeping muscles and bones healthy. Sometimes, this chat goes wro

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

A Lemon-Shaped Planet: A Cosmic Mystery

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar planet has caught the attention of scientists. This planet, PSR J2322-2650b, is not your typical round world. It's shaped like a lemon, thanks to the intense gravity of its nearby star. This star is a pulsar, a type of neutron star that spins rapidly and emit

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Dec 22 2025WEATHER

San Francisco's Power Struggle: A City in the Dark

In San Francisco, a massive power outage left a large part of the city without electricity on a Saturday afternoon. The blackout started around 1:09 p. m. and quickly grew, affecting 130, 000 homes and businesses by 3 p. m. The good news is that by 11 p. m. that same day, power was back for about 95

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Titans Take Charge as Chiefs Face Quarterback Shuffle

In a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Titans are leading the Kansas City Chiefs 16-6 in the third quarter of their Week 16 matchup. The Chiefs' starting quarterback, Gardner Minshew, has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Minshew, who had been struggling with mobility, was eventually t

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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Building Skills: Columbia Falls Eyes New Trades Academy

Columbia Falls School District is pushing for a new charter school focused on trades. This isn't just any new idea; it's building on something they've already been doing well. For years, students from Columbia Falls have been working with Glacier National Park. They build cabins and other structures

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Nuclear Fuel Gets a Self-Healing Upgrade

Nuclear energy has always had two big problems: fuel breakdown and waste. But scientists might have found a way to fix both. They've created a special kind of nuclear fuel that can heal itself. How? By adding tiny particles that trap harmful stuff before it can cause damage. This isn't just a small

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