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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather App: Missing Settings and Always-On Features

Ever since Wednesday, January 22, users of the Pixel Weather app have noticed some key settings have vanished. These settings include toggles for immersive vibrations and AI-powered weather reports, weather units, and app themes. Despite their disappearance, these features seem to be working non-sto

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Health Pros' Views: Family Planning After Weight-Loss Surgery

Ever wondered how weight-loss surgery influences family planning? In Switzerland, bariatric healthcare pros were quizzed about their views on reproductive health after these surgeries. The big question: how does morbid obesity and the weight loss journey affect fertility, pregnancy results, and birt

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Human Default Mode Network: A Closer Look at Its Structure

The default mode network (DMN) plays a crucial role in complex thinking and behavior. Scientists studied brain tissue from deceased individuals and used advanced brain imaging to understand the DMN's structure and function. They discovered that the DMN has diverse brain cell types, specialized for d

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Jan 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Grant, The Bachelor with a Surprise Twist

Welcome to the debut of Grant Ellis's season of The Bachelor! After a tough few months, we're all craving something straightforward. Grant seems like just the guy to deliver that. He’s a bit like your favorite snack on a lazy afternoon. Grant is all about finding a wife and starting a family AS

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Push Back on DeSantis' Immigration Bill

In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is facing some pushback from his own party. Recently, Republican lawmakers in a special session quickly dismissed DeSantis' immigration bill. Instead of following the governor's plan, they introduced their own bill. This move is a big deal because DeSantis has had a

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Jan 29 2025BUSINESS

Why the Fed is Pressing Pause on Rate Cuts

In its final 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a shift in how it sets interest rates, declaring a "new phase. " The Fed plans to proceed carefully with any future cuts due to a lack of immediate signs of a recession and ongoing inflation. This week, the Fed is expected to halt further redu

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Strange Tale of the Zodiac Killer Project

"Zodiac Killer Project, " a film by Charlie Shackleton, is an intriguing exploration of our culture's fascination with true crime stories. The film began as a planned documentary about former police officer Lyndon Lafferty, who believed he encountered the infamous Zodiac Killer. However, the project

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Some Folks Get Aggressive Online When Talking Politics

Ever pondered why certain people turn nasty on the internet when politics are discussed? Canadian scientists recently explored this question. They surveyed 1, 725 adults, asking about their personalities and online behavior. The results? People who are honest, kind, and reliable usually remain civil

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Funding Science: The Road to Mars and a Booming Economy

Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Nurses in Paintings: A Historical Tale

Art historians took a deep dive into 39 iconic paintings depicting nurses from different time periods. These artworks span from the 17th century, starting in 1662, all the way to 1962. The study aimed to uncover how nursing has evolved by analyzing the depictions of nurses in these masterpieces. By

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