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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Packers Face Key Injuries Before Eagles Wild Card Game

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with several significant injuries as they prepare for their NFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Receiver Christian Watson and safety Zayne Anderson have been ruled out due to knee and concussion issues, respectively. Meanwhile, five other pl

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Power of Purple: How Grapes and Blueberries Boost Blood Flow

You've probably heard that grapes and blueberries are great for your heart. That's thanks to flavanols, powerful compounds packed inside these tiny fruits. Researchers have found that these fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease, but they aren't quite sure how they work. One reason is that flav

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's New RTX 50-Series GPUs: Powerful, Pricey, and Coming Soon

Nvidia has taken the wraps off its latest line of graphics cards, the RTX 50-series. These new GPUs are mighty, costly, and have a hefty appetite for energy. The lineup includes the RTX 5070, 5070 Ti, 5080, and the top-tier RTX 5090. This is the first time Nvidia is releasing a “titanium” edition ca

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Jan 06 2025WEATHER

Winter Chill: What to Expect in North Texas This Week

Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

IV Therapy Gone Wrong: What Puts Kids at Risk?

Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Why Some Doctors Struggle to Meet Drug Prescribing Goals

Healthcare systems everywhere are facing a big challenge: keeping drug costs under control. One way they do this is by closely watching how doctors prescribe drugs. In Germany's state of Bavaria, they have a special agreement called the Bavarian Drug Agreement. This agreement sets specific goals for

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Cassava's Drought Tolerance: A Genomic Approach

Selecting cassava plants that can withstand drought is tough because it depends on many factors. This study tried to find the best way to pick drought-tolerant cassava clones using genomic selection. They used different methods like Best Linear Unbiased Predictions (BLUPs), Genomic Estimated Breedin

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Dec 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Shopping and Services on New Year's Eve and Day 2025

Are you wondering what's open and what's closed during the New Year's holidays? Let's break it down! New Year's Eve this year falls on a Tuesday, with New Year's Day following on Wednesday. Many stores and services will be operating, but with some changes to their usual hours. Grocery stores are a

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Medicines for Heart Health: Accessibility and Cost in Addis Ababa

Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

Will Davante Adams Catch Aaron Rodgers' 500th TD?

Imagine this: Davante Adams, a talented wide receiver, is aiming to make history again with Aaron Rodgers. Back in 2014, as a rookie with the Packers, Adams caught Rodgers' 200th touchdown pass. Fast forward to 2020, he made another milestone by catching Rodgers' 400th touchdown pass. Now, they're p

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