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Dec 26 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cat Sanctuary Struggles with Bird Flu Outbreak

In Washington, a horrible event struck the Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Over the course of a few weeks, bird flu claimed the lives of 20 big cats, which is more than half of the sanctuary's population. Located in Shelton, this non-profit sanctuary is now under quarantine to halt the spread of the vir

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Dec 26 2024FINANCE

Why the Mega Millions Jackpot Isn't as Big as It Seems

Imagine winning the Mega Millions jackpot of $1. 15 billion. Sounds amazing, right? But let's talk about what you'd really take home. The federal government takes a chunk for taxes, and depending on where you live, the state might too. Only eight states don't tax lottery winnings: California, Florid

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Why Kansas City Crushed Pittsburgh on Christmas Day

When the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, they had a clear goal: secure the number one spot in the AFC playoffs. The game quickly turned into a one-sided affair, with the Chiefs easily winning 29-10. Here are some key points from this match-up. First, the Chiefs sh

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

The Knicks' Secret Weapon: OG Anunoby vs. Victor Wembanyama

With the Knicks trailing by 5 points, Coach Tom Thibodeau made a big decision. He put OG Anunoby, their best defender, on Victor Wembanyama, who was playing incredibly well. Anunoby is known for his unique defensive skills, and this move proved crucial. After Anunoby started guarding Wembanyama, the

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Who Will Win This Week? NFL Picks from Two Experts

Week 17 is here, and two experts, Florio and Simms, are making their predictions. Florio leads Simms by only two games going into the final weeks. Both experts agree on the Chiefs winning and the Steelers covering. They also think the Ravens will win and cover. The Seahawks are favored against the B

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Steelers' Playoff Hopes Hanging by a Thread

The Steelers' playoff dreams are hardly shining bright after they lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Chiefs, 29-10. This loss means they won't face the Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs anymore, especially since the Chiefs now hold the top seed and a bye week. The Steelers are

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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Thinking Clearly After Cancer: What Affects Young Adults' Brains?

Imagine you're a young adult who just went through cancer treatment. You might expect to feel physically better, but what about your brain? A recent study explored how cancer impacts young adults' thinking skills. They used both self-reports and tests. The study wanted to find out two things: first,

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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 2024HEALTH

Ready for Pointe? A New Tool to Guide Ballet Dancers

Ever wondered how to tell when a young ballet dancer is ready to dance en pointe? This study explored a new screening tool called PASSE (Pointe Assessment Screening Shah Edison) to help determine if dancers aged 9 to 17 are ready for this challenging skill. Seventeen dancers with at least 4 years of

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Positions: Jumping and Power Differences

Ever wondered how different positions in volleyball affect the way players jump and generate force? A recent study kept tabs on a group of twelve female Division I athletes over a 16-week season. They wore special sensors to track jumps and did tests to measure how high and fast they could jump. It

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