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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

A Hometown Hero's Christmas Magic on the Court

Austin Reaves, a Lakers guard, found himself in a place he never imagined. He wasn't drafted, and his small hometown didn't get much attention. But on Christmas night, he hit the game-winning shot against the Golden State Warriors. This wasn't just any win; it was a thrilling 115-113 victory, and Re

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Dec 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Skeleton Crew: A Breath of Fresh Air in Star Wars

Imagine this: kids stumble upon a hidden spaceship and end up in outer space among pirates. Welcome to "Skeleton Crew, " the latest Star Wars show that's not just a lot of fun, but also something the galaxy far, far away has been missing. Star Wars has faced some challenges lately, with movie proje

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

How Taiwanese Cancer Patients and Caregivers Face End-of-Life Together

Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

How Water Stress Affects Pepper Plant Growth

Scientists wanted to understand how water shortages impact pepper plant growth. They ran experiments with different water levels (ranging from 45 to 85%) and exposure times (2 to 8 days). They tracked how quickly plants developed, how much they were affected by light and heat (TEP), and the total gr

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

Flexible MXene Actuators: Moving with Moisture and Light

Soft actuators today often rely on a single driving method, making it tough to handle complex, multi-directional movements. Scientists have crafted a new type of actuator using MXene, a special material, combined with a unique wrinkling structure. By adding n-hexane and letting it evaporate quickly,

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Big Cats Strike Down by Bird Flu in Washington Sanctuary

At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t

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Dec 26 2024WEATHER

Waves and Storms Return to California After Holiday Break

After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees

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Dec 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: A Career-Changing Move

Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " has filed a civil rights complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment during the filming of the movie. Lively also claims that Baldoni's PR firm, The Agency Group (TAG PR), used a PR ta

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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What the Stars Say Today: Zodiac Dos & Don'ts

Early morning might feel tense as the moon shifts into Scorpio, but things should balance out by midday. Expect emotions to run high and perhaps clash a bit with Mars. Once the sun and moon align, though, love and warmth take over. Aries, today might throw you into a leadership role. Trust yourself

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Botswana's Omicron FN. 1: A Closer Look

In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an

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