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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Shaky Days in Paradise

Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu

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Feb 02 2025WEATHER

Sunshine and Fog: Warm Weather Ahead!

In the coming week, two big things are happening. First, it will be warmer than usual outside, around 80 degrees and foggy in the morning. Especially in low spots. Temperature highs will be around 70 degrees as the Sun starts to heat up the day. Expect a fun, warm weekend with sunny skies

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Feb 02 2025BUSINESS

Who needs McDonald's? Portillo's is taking the crown.

Picture this: A hot dog joint now ranks at the top, as the top dogs. Think of how the group made such a splash in the middle of a tough economic period. Portillo’s owes its success largely to its no-nonsense pricing and hearty portions. Portillo’s is the go-to

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Feb 02 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Dip: Tech Stocks Tumble as Chinese AI Firm Enters the Scene

Bitcoin took a hit early in the day on Monday, dropping below $100, 000. It didn't take long for the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap to recover from its low point of $97, 900. Seems like Bitcoin's gains from the recent industry-friendly regulations and a national crypto stockpile announ

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wasps vs. Pesticides: Who Wins in the Battle for Bugs?

In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Finding Hidden Health Signs: Tapping Your Way to Early Alzheimer’s Awareness

Let's talk about our hands. Really any of us can find out health problems by evaluating the finger tapping movements. This is kind of interesting. A new study has shown that looking at how maybe you tap your fingers can reveal problems before any major symptoms come to doctors attention. Today aroun

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Small Samples, Big Challenges: Testing for TB in the Brain

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and

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Feb 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rich vs Poor: The Dark Truth Behind Bong Joon-ho's Parasite

Five years have passed since “Parasite” made history at the Oscars, bringing Korean cinema to the global spotlight. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film is a rollercoaster of emotions and a eye opener to the truth of what capitalism really does to us. The story begins with the Kim family, strug

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Relocation of Palestinians from Gaza: Arab Nations urge against relocation.

Gaza's future remains uncertain as powerful neighbors firmly decline this proposal. Why would Arab nations strongly disapprove of such an idea in the first place? Arabia has previously seen the impacts of mass migrations in the region with low income families struggling to keep up

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Heavy Haulers Struggle as Economy Cools

The transportation and logistics business is still struggling in the middle of a recession. The industry is having a hard time keeping up with the demand for goods. ArcBest is trying to stay afloat by focusing on improving profitability and cutting costs. The company's fourth-quarter earnings report

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