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Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Come Together for a Night of Music and Fundraising

The city of Los Angeles might have been reeling from devastating wildfires. But that didn't stop the music industry from coming together for a night of celebration and fundraising. Usually, this event is a glamorous affair with a red carpet and plenty of press. But this year, it was toned down a bit

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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 2025SPORTS

Coach Calipari's Big Game at Rupp Arena

It's a big night for college basketball fans as the Kentucky Wildcats are set to face the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena tonight. John Calipari, the well-known head coach of the Razorbacks, is returning to a place he once called home. His team has been having a tough season, and the odds a

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Feb 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wildfires and Big Moves! SundanceThrough Uncertainty and Packs Exciting Films

This year's Sundance wrapped up in Park City, Utah but the festival must have felt like a completely new experience. The event's atmosphere was charged with emotion. People talked a lot about the recent wildfires in south California, and there were remnants of fire everywhere. A few films tackl

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones and Disaster: How a Hobbyst Pilot Grounded a Firefighting Plane

Imagine this: A wildfire is raging, and firefighters are battling it with all they've got. Suddenly, a drone crashes into one of their planes, causing significant damage. This isn't a movie scene; it's what happened during the Los Angeles wildfires. A man named Peter Akemann, a former big shot in th

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Drone Disaster: Why A Plea Deal Might Let Off The Hook Who Caused A Wildfire Plane To Crash

On January 9th, a drone operator, Peter Akemann, was caught in a serious incident involving a wildfire-fighting aircraft. The drone, a DJI Mini 3 Pro, was flown far beyond the legal limit and collided with the aircraft, leaving a hole in its left wing. The collision caused the aircraft to crash. It

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Highland Park: A Green Haven For Wildlife

In the heart of Illinois, the city of Highland Park has been buzzing with excitement. It is the second city in the state to receive a special title from the National Wildlife Federation. This title is not a simple award; it's a recognition for becoming a top-notch habitat for local wildlife. See, th

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Bison's Big Defense: Battling Tuberculosis

These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu on the Rise in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the

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