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Jul 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Irish Thriller Hits US Screens

A gripping Irish crime drama is making its way to US audiences. Amongst The Wolves, directed by Mark O’Connor, will be shown in select US theaters and on digital platforms starting July 11, 2025. This film, which premiered at the 2024 Galway Film Fleadh, has already made waves in Ireland and the UK.

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Houston's Fight Against Gun Violence: A Closer Look

Gun violence is a big problem in the United States, causing many injuries and deaths. To tackle this issue, a program called the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) is being tested. This program focuses on helping young people who have been hurt by gunfire. The progr

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Sweden's Cattle: How Movements Shape Disease Spread

Swedish cattle have been on the move a lot more in recent years. From 2005 to 2022, the number of cattle and farms dropped. But surprisingly, the number of cattle being moved between farms went up. This is important because how cattle move around affects how diseases spread. Researchers used some c

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Jul 03 2025WEATHER

Weather Alert: Stormy Times Ahead for B. C. Interior

The B. C. Interior is bracing for a round of severe thunderstorms. This alert covers a wide area, including places like 100 Mile House, Quesnel, and Prince George. The warning was issued early in the day, around 10:40 a. m. on July 2. These storms could bring more than just rain. Expect strong wind

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering Ancient Health Secrets in Patagonia

In the vast landscapes of Patagonia, a single grave tells a story of health and hardship from the 18th and 19th centuries. This grave belonged to an Indigenous person who lived during a time when their community interacted with European settlers. Scientists wanted to know more about the health of th

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Decoding Plant Parasites: How P. japonicum and A. thaliana Connect

Scientists have been curious about how parasitic plants like Phtheirospermum japonicum (P. japonicum) latch onto their hosts, like Arabidopsis thaliana (A. thaliana). This sneaky plant creates a special structure called a haustorium to invade its host and form a vascular connection. Think of it like

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

NBA Free Agency: Who's Left on the Market?

NBA free agency is already shaking things up. Some big names have already signed new deals, but there are still plenty of talented players available. Let's take a look at the top 10 free agents still on the market. Damian Lillard is the most surprising name on this list. He's a seven-time All-NBA p

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

A Star's Fiery Double Goodbye

Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical e

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Ancient Heatwave: The Hidden Role of Forests

A long time ago, around 252 million years, Earth faced its worst life crisis. The "Great Dying" wiped out nearly 90% of all species. After this disaster, the planet stayed extremely hot for 5 million years. Scientists have been trying to figure out why. Recently, a group of researchers made a big d

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Zelda's Switch 2 Upgrade: Lasers Get a Power Boost!

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has brought some unexpected changes to the game. Players have discovered that the improved frame rate has made lasers way more powerful. This is because the lasers are tied to the game's refresh rate. So, with the game now ru

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