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Nov 12 2024EDUCATION

Educators in Coeur d'Alene Ask for Longer Levy Terms

School leaders from Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls recently met with lawmakers to discuss changing the terms of supplemental levies. Currently, these levies can only be approved for two years or permanently. The superintendents, Shon Hocker and Dena Naccarato, explained that frequent voting on levies

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Bed-Hopping at Night: How Waking Up To Pee Changes Over Time for Men Aged 40 and Older

Everybody knows that getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night gets more common as we age. But how common is it among middle-aged and older men in America? And what factors are linked to this sleep-disrupting habit? Let's dip into that nightly bathroom trip trend. First off, nocturi

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Nov 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Storm Brews: Philippines Braces for Another Hit

It's been a rough few weeks for the Philippines, with four major storms already battering the country. Now, there's a fifth one on the way, and it's picking up speed. Tropical Storm Usagi is headed straight for Luzon, the country's largest island, and it's expected to make landfall in just two days.

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Dolby Atmos Hiccup: What's the Fix?

Ever since Samsung rolled out the One UI 6. 1. 1 update, users have been dealing with an odd issue: Dolby Atmos isn't working as it should. Galaxy device owners have reported poor sound quality after the update, which Samsung says is due to an outdated Dolby Atmos Library. This isn't the first time

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Fans Discuss John Dutton's Shocking Exit from Yellowstone

In the recent season of "Yellowstone, " viewers were left stunned by the sudden departure of Kevin Costner's character, John Dutton. The show abruptly revealed Dutton's death early on, and later, it was unveiled that he had been murdered. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, wi

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Nov 12 2024SPORTS

Khamzat Chimaev Spills on Dana White’s Surprising Act of Kindness

You might think that Dana White, the big boss of UFC, only cares about making money and putting on big fights. But Khamzat Chimaev, a renowned fighter, recently revealed a side of White that many don’t know. In a chat with a YouTuber, Chimaev shared how White showed him a different side during a din

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Steven Mnuchin: Not Returning to Trump's Team, But Offers Advice

Former U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it clear that he won't be a part of President-elect Trump's new administration. However, he's eager to share his insights with whoever takes over his old role. Mnuchin feels strongly about maintaining and improving the United States' trade poli

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Nov 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Two Kinds of Trouble: Weeds Outsmarting Farmers

Imagine a plant like Palmer amaranth. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and has roots that spread like crazy. This unwanted plant, a relative of water hemp, is causing headaches for farmers. Why? Because it's become resistant to nine different kinds of weed killers. That's right, nine! Patrick Tranel,

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Nov 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Firefighters Make Headway on California's Mountain Fire

The Mountain Fire in California has burned over 20, 000 acres in Ventura County, but firefighters are making progress. On Sunday, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reported that the fire was 31% contained. This is good news for the residents of about 1, 000 homes n

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

Diving into Ocean Data with Current Lab

Ever thought about how useful it would be to have a weather forecast for the ocean? That's exactly what Kevin Rosa had in mind when he founded Current Lab. As a PhD student at the University of Rhode Island, Rosa was working on models to simulate ocean currents when he got an interesting request fro

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