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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Cleveland Gears Up for More Snow: ODOT Takes Action

Winter weather is coming back again, with significant snowfall expected in select areas starting Wednesday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready to tackle the snowy roads. Brent Kovacs, the Public Information Officer for ODOT District 12, shared that rain will preced

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he

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Dec 31 2024WEATHER

Storm Fury: Midlands Hit by Three Tornadoes

Early Sunday, the Midlands saw an unexpected storm frenzy. Three tornadoes, including a powerful EF-1 with winds up to 95 mph, swept through the area. The strongest one struck Winnsboro, knocking down trees and cutting power for many. Lori Bryant, a resident of Fairfield County, was caught off guar

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Choosing the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for Your Needs

The Education Department has reopened two repayment plans while facing legal battles over their new Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE. Republican attorneys general from Kansas and Missouri argue that President Joe Biden is trying to skirt around the Supreme Court's block on his debt cance

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Weather Frog's Exit: What Google Changed and Why

Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Underrated H2B Enzyme Boosts Cancer Cell Strength: A New Target for Immunotherapy

Ever wondered how cancer cells trick the immune system into turning a blind eye? Well, there's an enzyme called Deltex E3 ubiquitin ligase 2, or DTX2, that does just that in liver cancer. Scientists found out that this enzyme helps cancer cells in the liver attract certain immune cells called neutro

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Improving Hepatic Echinococcosis Care in Xinjiang

Over the past 15 years, a lot has changed in how doctors diagnose and treat a liver disease called hepatic echinococcosis in Xinjiang, China. This disease is caused by a tiny worm. Researchers looked at data from six hospitals in the region from 2009 to 2023 and found some interesting trends. First

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Tests Its Readiness for China’s Military Actions

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

What Do Stakeholders Really Think About EPA Training?

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is all about matching up what med students learn with what they'll actually do on the job. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are a big part of that, helping with feedback and growth. But what do the people involved—like doctors, nurses, and students

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