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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Cucumber Alert: Recall After Salmonella Scare

Hey there! You might want to check your fridge. Cucumbers shipped to lots of places in the US and Canada are getting recalled due to a salmonella scare. SunFed Produce said they're pulling back whole fresh cucumbers sent to stores and restaurants between mid-October and late November. You'll find th

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Guns and Racism: A Pandemic Connection

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a notable increase in gun purchases in the United States. Simultaneously, the country witnessed a rise in racism and hate crimes. But did these two trends intersect? This study explores whether experiencing racism influenced Americans' decision to buy guns dur

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Checking In: Which States are the Healthiest and the Unhealthiest?

Ever wondered which U. S. states are doing the best and the worst when it comes to health? A recent look at data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has some interesting findings. At the top of the unhealthy list is Mississippi. It's

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Exploring CrS 2 : A Magnetic Material with Weyl Fermions

Scientists have been excitedly studying topological states in two-dimensional systems that have magnetic properties. Why? Because they hold great potential for spintronics and nanotechnology. One of these materials is a two-dimensional ferromagnet called CrS 2 . It has something unique: multiple W

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Mood Boosters: VR vs. Biking

Ever wondered how immersive virtual reality (VR) compares to non-immersive VR and traditional biking when it comes to lifting young adults' spirits? A recent study dug into this question, focusing on mood states during each activity. The researchers decided to see how young people felt during these

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Nov 22 2024WEATHER

Snowstorm Sweeps Across 15 States: Up to 20 Inches Expected

A major winter storm is gearing up to hit 15 states, with forecasts predicting up to a whopping 20 inches of snow in some regions. This snowstorm is no ordinary weather event; it's a significant one that people need to be prepared for. The storm is expected to cause disruptions in daily routines, wi

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

The 2024 Election Polls: More Right Than Wrong?

In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, many people thought the polls were off. They said Vice President Kamala Harris was ahead of Donald Trump nationally. But were the polls really wrong? Let's take a closer look. The race started in November 2022 with President Biden and Trump tied. It ended wi

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Snow Alert! Western and Northern States Brace for Harsh Winter

picture this: Monday's a tough day for many Americans living in the western and northern states of the US. A big winter storm is on its way, and it's going to make traveling super unsafe. The storm's coming from the Pacific Ocean, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Last week was already quite cold due

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

New Tariffs Could Hurt Trump-Won States

Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Nevada Shifts to Trump While Senator Rosen Keeps Her Seat

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump secured his sixth victory in a key battleground state by winning Nevada. He beat his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, with 51% of the vote compared to her 47%. This marked the first time the Republicans have won Nevada since 2004, when George W. Bush w

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