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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

A Historic Play: Texans Score Two Points on Blocked Extra Point

In a thrilling wild-card playoff game, the Houston Texans made NFL history. D'Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. This was the first time such a play occurred in the NFL postseason. The play happened after Ladd McConkey sc

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

A Century Later: No Criminal Charges for Tulsa's Race Massacre

In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Words on Expansion: A European Perspective

President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments about expanding U. S. territory have sparked concern across Europe. He suggested that U. S. power should extend into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. This has raised eyebrows, especially in Europe, where leaders are trying to convince Russia's V

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Workplace Brain Monitoring: A New Era of Efficiency and Ethics

Imagine wearing a hat that can read your brain waves at work. Sounds futuristic, right? But this is already happening! Scientists are using brain monitoring to boost productivity and safety on the job. They're trying to understand how our brains work best at work. This isn't like sci-fi movies. It's

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Major Milestones: From Smoking Ban to Snow Days

Imagine waking up on January 11th and finding out that something you've been doing for years is actually harmful. That's what happened in 1964 when U. S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a serious health risk. This wasn't just any report; it was a game-chan

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Seeing Glucose in Action: How Nutrition Guides New CGM Users with Type 2 Diabetes

Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? Th

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Violent Frontier: Netflix's New Series American Primeval

Ever imagined a TV series that claims to show America as never seen before? Well, Netflix's "American Primeval, " premiering Thursday, isn't holding back. Set during the Utah War of 1857-58, it's more brutal than you'd expect. Four groups – Native Americans, white pioneers, the U. S. Army, and follo

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Superbugs in Water: Detecting Tough Bacteria

Water can be a hidden reservoir for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that can make people sick. One type of this bacteria, called CRPA, is extra tough due to carbapenem resistance. This makes it hard to treat infections caused by it. Currently, we mostly know how to find CRPA in hospitals, but no

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Wine Cellars' Surprising Unwelcome: Putin's Absence

In the heart of Moldova, a country once part of the Soviet Union, lies a remarkable wine storage complex. This vast underground network, owned by the Cricova Winery, has seen its share of history. Among the notable figures whose bottles it once housed is Hermann Goering, Hitler's deputy, whose colle

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

America's Latest Wishlist: Why Greenland?

President Trump has been making waves with his recent ideas about expanding U. S. territory. Lately, he's had his eye on Greenland, a large island in the Arctic filled with valuable minerals. Why the sudden interest? According to the president, it's all about national security. He's even suggested t

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