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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Snow's Coming! What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Hey, Kansas City! We've got some snow headed our way this Thursday night. It's not going to be a massive storm, but it could create some slippery roads for Friday morning's commute. The good news? The worst of the cold air will be moving out by the weekend. Our meteorologist team at FOX4 will be on

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Southern Schools Shut Down as Winter Storms Hit

Schools across the Southern U. S. have canceled classes as another round of winter storms threaten the region. Texas, Kansas City, and Little Rock are among the areas seeing closures. The storm is expected to bring freezing rain and snow, making roads dangerous. Texas is preparing by treating roads

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Conspiracy: COVID Beliefs in Japan

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many conspiracies started to spread globally. But what about Japan? Are people there buying into these stories? A recent survey of over 28, 000 Japanese residents, aged 16 to 81, was conducted to find out. The goal? To understand how prevalent COVID-19 conspiracy theo

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Why Do People Join Conspiracy Groups? Social Factors Matter More Than You Think

Ever wondered why some people decide to join communities that believe in conspiracy theories? You might think it's all about individual beliefs, but new research says otherwise. Scientists looked at 56 conspiracy communities on Reddit and found that social factors play a big role. They compared two

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Creating a Powerful Cancer Fighter: IFNγ and Fas Join Forces

Imagine trying to fight a bad guy (like cancer) but not having enough soldiers (immune cells) to help. That’s where interferon gamma (IFNγ) comes in. This tiny protein wakes up immune cells so they can fight invaders or even cancer cells. Scientists wanted to make a super vaccine for colon cancer, s

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Winter Power Outages: Stay Safe and Warm in North Texas

Winter is here in North Texas, and with it comes the chance of power outages due to freezing temperatures and ice storms. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has some tips to help you stay safe and warm if the power goes out. First, try to keep the heat inside your home. Close the curtains a

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Snow's A-Comin'! Getting Ready for Thursday's Surprise

Hey there, weather watchers! Get ready for a little white surprise on Thursday morning. A cold front from the north is combining with low pressure from the south. This combo will bring some overnight clouds and a chance for snow showers between 4 AM and 10 AM. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies wit

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

California Faces Fire Danger Due to Strong Winds

A massive windstorm is causing chaos in Southern California, with forecasters warning of potential destruction and even loss of life. The storm is increasing the risk of wildfires, as firefighters are already tackling a blaze in the foothills of Pacific Palisades. Winds are expected to peak early We

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Bundle Up! Cold Snap Hits Disney and Universal Resorts

Get ready, folks! The National Weather Service has just issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the areas around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. This alert is set for Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, from 3 a. m. to 9 a. m. EST. The affected counties include Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Ora

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

A Cold Morning's Tribute to Jimmy Carter

As the sun dipped below the horizon, and the chill of Georgia's winter nipped at the air, Cornelius Ani, a 62-year-old civil engineer from the Atlanta suburbs, left the warmth of his bed. The reason? A unique opportunity awaited him at the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. Born in Nigeria and

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