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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars 2024: A Global Celebration

This year's Oscar nominations have taken the world by storm, with a record-breaking number of international films and performances. The wildfires in L. A. might have delayed the voting process, but they didn't stop the global influence from shining through. For the first time ever, two films are up

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

High School Sports: Wednesday's Thrilling Wins & Thursday's Busy Schedule

Buffalo and Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball teams battled it out in a double overtime game on Wednesday. The original game was planned for Tuesday but was rescheduled. The final score was 90-87 in favor of Buffalo. Over in the hockey rink, Cathedral crushed Princeton with a 7-5 win. John Hirschfeld

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Screenings Impact Emergency Department Revisits

Imagine someone goes to the emergency room (ED) and is treated, only to come back within a short time feeling worse. These quick returns can signal serious issues like complications or even death. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency department revisits got pretty complicated. Screening

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Predatory Journals: Guarding the Gatekeepers of Science

Ever wondered why some research papers are published in journals that seem too good to be true? Predatory journals are on the prowl, and they're not picky about what they publish. These publications prioritize profits over quality, often tricking researchers into submitting their work. To protect th

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Isn't Denis Villeneuve on the Oscars' Radar for Dune: Part Two?

Last year, the Academy Awards nominations for Best Director showcased some of the film industry's top talent, including Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese. This year, while the nominees list is impressive, many are scratching their heads over one notable absence: Denis Villeneuve. His epic sequel

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Brain and Neck Blood Vessel Fixes: Which Work Better?

Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga

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Jan 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Jeremy Strong's Childhood Dream Comes True with Oscar Nomination

Jeremy Strong, known for his role in HBO’s “Succession, ” recently got his first Oscar nomination for his performance as Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice. ” The movie tells the story of Donald Trump’s life as a businessman in the ’70s and ’80s. In a statement, Strong called the nomination a “lifelong dre

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Schools in South Carolina Delay Opening on Friday

Winter weather has caused some schools in South Carolina to adjust their schedules for Friday, January 24. Snow and ice are clearing, but safety remains a priority. Many districts will start classes two hours later than usual. This delay allows roads to be assessed and gives everyone more time to tr

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Keeps Guests Waiting Due to Chilly Weather

Feeling a bit chilly? So is Disney's Blizzard Beach water park! They've decided to keep the gates closed for a couple more days as Central Florida continues to experience some unusually cold temperatures. Initially slated to reopen on January 22, the park will now remain closed until Friday, January

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Digital Data in Health: How Blending Research Styles Promotes Teamwork

In today’s digital era, health research heavily relies on digital data. This shift calls for teamwork across different fields to tackle the tricky methods and hurdles that come with this data. Typically, health research follows a clear, step-by-step path, while data science takes a more flexible, ex

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