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Jan 31 2025OPINION

How Eroding Public Programs Hurts Us All

Americans witnessed chaos this January in different parts of their lives, each brought on by a lack of coordination in decision-making at the highest office in the country, causing a disruption in daily life. Federal government assistance directly impacts the life of its citizens. Scientists see s

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Skating family in tears

A tragic accident destroyed the community of figure skaters where six members from the famous Boston Skating Club were killed when their plane hit a military helicopter in Washington, DC, most of them were teenage girl skaters and the parents of a current US national training skater. There was pai

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

Fear Not the Badge

In the heart of North Texas, a critical message echoed through the Latino community. A police lieutenant named Eddie Reyes recorded a video. He did so in Spanish. He told people not to be scared of the police. He said, "Don't worry about what's happening now. " He pleaded with them to keep livi

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Love Life and Longevity: How Mating Affects Predatory Mites

Ever wondered how mating impacts the lifespan and baby-making abilities of tiny predators? A recent study dived into the world of Phytoseiulus persimilis, a mighty mite that feasts on spider mites. Researchers looked at how often these mites get to mate, when they first do it, and how experienced th

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Getting Older Folks Moving and Connected

Ever thought about how staying active and chatting with friends could be a winning combo for our grandparents? Researchers set out to check if mixing exercise, lifestyle tips, and social get-togethers could boost grandma and grandpa's walking game. They gathered a bunch of folks living in the commun

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

BCG Vaccine: A Different Approach to Boosting COVID-19 Immunity

Did you know that even a century-old vaccine like BCG can be tested for new uses? Scientists explored if the BCG vaccine, known for fighting tuberculosis, could also help against COVID-19. They discovered that BCG-induced changes in DNA, called methylation, might enhance our immune system's response

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Is 'Hockey Day Minnesota' Turning into a Big-City Affair?

The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

The CIA’s New Path: Keeping Politics out of Intelligence

In a chat with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe outlined his plans for the agency. He shared that the CIA, world's top foreign intelligence service, should stay neutral and not favor specific political candidates. Ratcliffe believes this will help

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Understanding the Impact of Bacteria on Citrus Immune System

Citrus plants face a tough enemy in the form of Huanglongbing (HLB), a severe disease caused by the bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). These bacteria can manipulate plant immune responses, making infection management crucial. Scientists have been studying three specific bacteria prot

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

How Pharmacists in North Cyprus Saw Antibiotic Use During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an

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