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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Solar Drying of Sewage Sludge: A Balancing Act

The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using

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Feb 02 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Brace for Price Hikes Thanks to New Import Taxes

The impact of new import taxes on US businesses is expected to be significant. Tough times are ahead for American businesses, with import taxes hitting key supplies from Canada, Mexico, and China. These taxes will drive up the cost of goods and services for American consumers. The levies will see pr

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Feb 02 2025BUSINESS

Thai Airways Spoils Customers With New Short-Haul Luxury

Thai Airways entered the game with a brand new Royal Silk Class for its next move. This is not just an upgrade, it's a whole new experience for the customers. Imagine this: You're flying domestically or regionally in Thailand or Southeast Asia, and you're treated to 12 premium seats with ad

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Feb 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Smoky Skies and Big Stars Grammy's 2025 Edition

The 67th Grammy Awards is happening in February but this time, things are different. By different we mean Los Angeles is still recovering from wildfires. More than 14, 000 structures have gone and tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes. The Recording Academy has turned th

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Green Energy: Local Factors That Make a Difference

You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is

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Feb 02 2025WEATHER

Bundle Up, Metro Vancouver! Snow's Coming This Weekend

This weekend, things are about to get frosty in Metro Vancouver. The weather experts are buzzing about a mix of snowy and chilly conditions headed our way. It isn't just flakes we're talking about—it's a real winter storm. We are talking big flurries and frigid cold. Aren'

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wasps vs. Pesticides: Who Wins in the Battle for Bugs?

In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Unexpected Ally: J. D. Vance's Support For Ramaswamy candidacy

Two weeks ago, Jai Chabria and Andy Surabian, two veteran GOP operatives, began to support Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy, former official at president's administration and a billionaire, is running for Ohio's governor. Well-known figures in the trump administration and Ramaswamy have a connec

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Crash Conspiracy

The crash near Washington's airport in January 2017 sent shockwaves through the aviation world. "Was Trump to blame? " some asked, pointing to his recent policy shake-ups. "Did he cause the crash? " Many online users were quick to blame Trump's fresh policies for the tragedy. Firstly, those in cha

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Devastation in Omdurman: Market Attack

In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their live

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