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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Power of Data in Urban Climate Action

In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Rewriting the RAVLT for Russians and a New Digital Testing World

Have you ever been curious about how well you remember things that happen to you, especially words? The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is a classic way to check this out, and now it's been adapted for Russian speakers. Scientists took the original test and created three new versions in Ru

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

2025: Space Missions to Watch

2024 was a big year for space exploration. NASA sent its Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moon Europa, and SpaceX’s Starship made its first successful landing. China’s Chang’e 6 mission brought back samples from the far side of the Moon. The International Space Station hosted private missions too, like A

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Stops Russian Gas to Europe

Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Returns to Subway Patrols, Mayor Adams Urges Caution

Mayor Adams has warned the Guardian Angels to keep their activities in check after the volunteer group announced plans to resume subway patrols following a tragic incident. The group, led by Curtis Sliwa, intends to conduct wellness checks on homeless individuals and report issues to the NYPD. This

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Info Matters for Green Business Travel

Business travelers are big players in the aviation industry's carbon emissions, especially in the U. S. where they account for around 10% of total emissions. While commercial jets are the larger culprit, business travelers using scheduled flights or private jets need greener options. The Global Busi

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top Movies to Cozy Up With on New Year’s Eve 2025

Are you planning to stay home on New Year’s Eve 2025? Then get ready to enjoy some classic movies that will make your night special. From romantic comedies to action-packed dramas, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the top picks! "When Harry Met Sally…" is a romantic comedy that many

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

Hockey's Frozen Magic at Wrigley: A Winter Classic Adventure

The magic of the Winter Classic is about to take center stage at America's second-oldest ballpark, Wrigley Field. The Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues will face off in the great outdoors, a rare treat that brings both players and fans back to the roots of hockey. For many players, like Nic

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clothing Clues: Using AI to Guess the Temperature

Ever wished you could predict the weather just by looking at what people are wearing? Believe it or not, scientists have made that possible! They've created a smart system using artificial intelligence to figure out air temperature from pictures of people's clothing. This may seem like a fun game, b

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