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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Alaska's Red King Crabs

Alaska's red king crabs, known for their massive size and delicious meat, are not just beloved seafood but also a vital resource for many communities. These crabs live in the rich and icy waters of the North Pacific, facing threats like climate change and overfishing. To better understand and protec

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Cable Wars: Altice Drops MSG Networks from Optimum

MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

Icy Blast Ahead: US Braces for Extreme Cold

Get ready, folks! Mother Nature is dishing out a massive dose of Arctic air, and it's heading straight for the eastern two-thirds of the United States. This isn't your average winter cold; we're talking dangerously low temperatures that will affect over 70% of the country's population. The cold spel

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Streams and Seasons: A Year in the Life of East Fork Creek

In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

The Body's Obesity Conversation: How Fat Tissue Talks to Muscles, Brain, Liver, and Heart

Obesity isn't just about having too much fat. It's a complex conversation between different parts of your body. A diet high in fat and lack of physical activity are the main reasons why people become obese. This leads to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes, affecting multiple organ

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's Body Makeovers: Stars Who Transformed in 2025

2025 was the year where celebrities went big on body changes. Let's dive into some major transformations that had fans talking. Cillian Murphy shed pounds to play physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer'. He ate just an almond a day, according to his co-star! By 2025, he got super muscular

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Get Ready for a Chilly Start to 2025

As we kick off 2025, the weather is taking a cooler turn. High pressure is moving in, bringing dry and breezy conditions. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-to-upper 50s today, but don't get too comfortable—it's going to get colder. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Crisis Hits a Fever Pitch: 2024 Sets New Records

The year 2024 has been a year of records and red flags for Earth's climate. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that this year is the warmest on record, surpassing temperatures set just last year. Even more alarming, the global average temperature has exceeded the cr

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

The Heat on the Mind: How Climate Change Affects Brain Health

Did you know that climate change can mess with your brain? No, we're not talking about heatwaves making you cranky. It's much more serious than that. The "Hot Brain 2: Climate Change and Brain Health" meeting in 2024 really opened eyes to this issue. Think about it. When the weather gets extreme, i

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indian Entertainment in 2024: A Year of Changes and Challenges

2024 was a unique year for Indian entertainment. Fewer films hit the theaters, but those that did were either massive hits or big flops. People were pickier about what movies they watched in cinemas. The COVID-19 pandemic played a part in this, as habits formed during lockdowns stuck. Franchise film

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