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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cicada Season: A Boon for Nature

Something magical is about to happen in Pennsylvania's south-central region. While we humans start to think about warmer days ahead, it's not just us. There's something else stirring beneath the earth. Cicadas! These cicadas have been living underground for seventeen long years!

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Why Your Meds Might Not Be Working: The Surprising Role of Your Environment

Your environment isn't just about where you live. It's also about the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the people you interact with. These factors play a huge role in shaping who you are and how well your medications work. Your genes might determine your physical traits, but your environment

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pete's Big Ferry Plans: Can The Titanic 2 Become A Fun Hotspot?

Pete Davidson has definitely got his eye on the prize with the once-staid Staten Island ferry now lovingly named Titanic 2. Pete Davidson's been chattering about these plans a lot lately, and it sounds like this ferry is about to get a complete makeover, and not just any makeover. Davidson made it c

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Feb 04 2025SPORTS

Luxury Life Of YoungFootball Star and a Musical Plot Twist

Youngster Jordan Seaton is enjoying the high life with a playboy attitude and a luxury car, but his true challenges are on the field. The University of Colorado buffaloes' offensive tackle has some key things to prove. A 19 year old college student, Seaton is a big deal in the football sce

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Schools Explore The AI Advantage

In New Jersey, Bernards Township and Watchung Hills school districts want to join forces to dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it meshes with education. Kristen Fox is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and she's been chatting with Watchung Hills about the top

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Your Face and Airway

Sleep apnea is a problem that affects many grown-ups. It's when a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep. This can happen because the airway gets blocked. But did you know it also changes the face and airway? Let's dive into how. First, let's talk about how sleep apnea messes with t

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Baby Brains and Mom's Marijuana Use

What happens when a pregnant person uses cannabis? They are not just putting themselves at risk. They risk the health of their unborn baby. This is especially true when it comes to the delicate monoamine system. This system is vital for the placenta to function properly and for the baby's brain t

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Brain Bug Busters: A New Hope for Detecting Infections

Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are serious business. They can be deadly and often strike without warning. Doctors are always on the lookout for better ways to detect these infections early. Recently, there's been a lot of buzz about a substance called presepsin (sCD14) found in cereb

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

How daily exercise varies among older men and women

How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s

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