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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

How a Tiny Protein Helps Shape Our Brains

POGZ, a protein linked to autism, plays a big role in brain development. It teams up with a group called PRC1. 6 to control how brain cells grow and specialize. Without POGZ, important brain genes don't turn on. This messes up signals that tell cells to become neurons. POGZ isn't just a lone wolf.

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Jan 03 2026WEATHER

Mexico's Shaky Start to the New Year

Mexico faced a rough start to the new year with a strong earthquake hitting the southern part of the country. The quake caused significant damage, including collapsed homes and disrupted roads. Sadly, two people lost their lives due to the tremors. The earthquake, which struck near the Pacific Coas

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Jan 03 2026WEATHER

California's Rainy Season: A Sudden Shift from Drought to Deluge

California is experiencing a remarkable turnaround from its recent dry spell. After a particularly arid year in 2024, the state is now seeing an abundance of rain. This sudden change has broken several records and brought both benefits and challenges. The recent downpours have been intense. Many ar

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Jan 02 2026WEATHER

Mexico Shakes: A Day of Tremors and Alerts

Mexico felt a big shake on a Friday. A 6. 5 earthquake hit the south and middle parts of the country. It was strong enough to interrupt the president's first press meeting of the year. Alarms went off, and people rushed outside. The earthquake's center was near San Marcos in Guerrero. This is close

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Problem With Celebrating Marty Mauser: A Film That Misses the Mark

The movie "Marty Supreme" has sparked a lot of talk, but not all of it is good. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to fame despite his many bad qualities. The acting is great, with Timothée Chalamet playing Marty and Gwyneth Paltrow as an ex-Hollywo

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Hot Topics: What Got Knoxville Talking in 2025

In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

A Judge Stands Up for Migrants' Rights

A recent court decision has put a stop to a plan that would have forced thousands of migrants back to their home countries. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration did not properly think about the dangers these people would face if they were sent back to Honduras, Nepal, and Nic

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Reinvention Beats Resolutions

New Year's Day often brings a mix of regret and hope, pushing people to make resolutions. These resolutions are usually lists of habits people want to change. But, research shows that reinvention works better than resolutions. Reinvention is different from resolutions. It changes the way people see

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Celebrities Facing Health Challenges in 2025

In 2025, several well-known figures had to confront serious health issues. These stories remind us that no one is immune to health problems, no matter their fame or fortune. First, Kim Kardashian discovered she had a brain aneurysm. This was found during a brain scan with a specialist. The conditio

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Long-Term Effects of Terrorism: How Parents' Mental Health Affects Their Kids

A recent study looked at how terrorism can shape a family's future. It focused on parents who went through a terrorist attack and their kids, who were children at the time. The study wanted to see if the parents' mental health struggles after the attack had any long-term effects on their kids. The

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