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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Bowling High Scores and Soccer Wins: Youth Sports Spotlight

Last weekend was a big one for youth sports in the area. At Sunset Bowling Center, several young bowlers hit impressive high scores. In the Bantams division, Aiden Testa led the boys with a score of 51, while Lylah Baheza topped the girls with a score of 19. The Preps division saw Hunter McComb and

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Bus & Truck Collide in South El Monte: 12 Hurt

Wednesday dawned tragically in South El Monte with a Metro bus and a lumber-loaded truck crashing near the 168 Ace Lumber & Supply store. The collision, occurring at the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard and Klingerman Street, left 12 people injured. Among them, one victim's condition was deemed cr

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Do Doctor-Referred Workouts Make a Difference?

Have you ever stopped to think if the workout plans your doctor suggests are truly effective? Researchers have dived deep into this question, reviewing numerous studies to determine the impact of these referral programs. Older research didn't show much change, but newer studies painted a different p

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

America's Obesity Dilemma: Lifestyle Change vs. New Drugs

Elon Musk, a tech billionaire advising the incoming president, thinks the solution to America's obesity crisis lies in making new weight loss drugs cheap. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the president-elect's pick for health secretary, believes lifestyle changes are key. Both views highlight the

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

YouTube’s New Tool Lets Stars Track AI Deepfakes

YouTube is teaming up with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to test a new feature that can find deepfakes using celebrities' likenesses. Starting next year, this tool will help stars and athletes spot unauthorized AI-generated content easily. Remember the viral Tom Cruise deepfake on TikTok a few years

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

The Evolving Meaning of 'Crunchy'

Ever heard of 'crunchy'? It used to be a term with a hint of disdain, a lifestyle that was more about anti-fashion than politics. Back in the '80s, it was about homemade bread, limited TV, and camping trips. Think lumpy sweaters and messy hair. But times have changed. 'Crunchy' is now a mix of left

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Understanding Nitrate Pollution in China's Largest Lake: A Seasonal Snapshot

Nitrate pollution is a big problem, and figuring out where it comes from is key to solving it. Researchers looked at water samples from China's biggest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, over two years. They used some fancy methods, like isotope models and statistical tools, to trace the sources of nitra

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Montana's Court Defends Youths' Right to a Clean Environment

In a significant move, Montana's highest court has backed a lower court decision that the state must consider the impact of greenhouse gases when approving oil, gas, and coal projects. This landmark ruling, supported by a 6-1 vote, asserts that Montana residents have a constitutional right to a clea

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Helping Health Workers: Adapting Therapy to Ease Work Stress

Healthcare professionals deal with lots of stress from their jobs. Burnout, feeling morally distressed, getting worn out from caring for others, and grief are all common issues. A big part of this stress comes from feeling disconnected from what gives their work meaning. It's a vicious cycle – stres

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tragic Loss: Arizona News Anchor Remembered by Colleagues

Last week, the news community in Arizona faced a sad loss. Ana Orsini, a beloved news anchor for Tucson-based CBS affiliate KOLD-TV 13 News, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm. Her co-anchors, Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced the news during a live broadcast, visibly shocked a

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