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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Voyager's Long Journey: A Power Struggle in Space

Imagine a spacecraft that's been exploring for nearly 50 years. The Voyagers are like the oldest explorers in our universe, and they're not slowing down yet! But running out of power is a real concern. So, NASA made a big decision: they turned off one more science tool on Voyager 2 to help it last l

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Why Dogs Love It When We Slow Down Our Speech

Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

DEA Fails to Report Abuse by Foreign Partners, Watchdog Finds

Imagine you're fighting a war on drugs, and your allies are breaking the rules. That's what happened with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A government watchdog recently criticized the DEA for not quickly reporting human rights violations by their Latin American partners. These partne

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Weather Control Conspiracies: A Closer Look at Greene's Claims

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia legislator known for her controversial views, has sparked debate with recent social media posts suggesting Democrats can control the weather. This comes after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the Southeast. Greene hasn't named anyone specifically but insi

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Weather Shifts: A Big Change Coming Next Week

Friday's weather is gloomy, but things are about to change. By the weekend, expect skies to clear up and temperatures to drop. This shift is due to a strong fall front moving in on Monday evening. It’ll bring cooler air, making it feel more like autumn. If you’re planning outdoor activities for Satu

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

The Teen Weather Guru: How Ethan Clark is Keeping North Carolinians Safe

Imagine this: a college student, just 21 years old, becomes the go-to person for weather updates during a hurricane. That's exactly what happened with Ethan Clark from North Carolina. He started a simple Facebook page in seventh grade to share forecasts with friends and family. Fast forward to Hurri

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Rep. Greene's Weather Claims Ignite Online Storm

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican congresswoman, has sparked controversy online with her claims about weather control. On Thursday evening, she tweeted that Democrats can manipulate the weather, saying it’s "ridiculous" to deny this possibility. Her statements follow Hurricane Helene's pa

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Rep. Greene's Weather Claim Sparks Online Storm

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after claiming that "they" can control the weather. This statement came as multiple states, including her home state of Georgia, were reeling from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Greene tweeted on Thur

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Oct 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Golfer Harold Varner III: From Fairways to Floodwaters

Ever thought about what athletes do when they’re not competing? Well, meet Harold Varner III – a golfer who recently traded his clubs for rescue missions. When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, where he grew up, Varner saw it as a call to action. He spent days on the ground, helping out however h

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Stopping Rumors: How False Info Hurts Disaster Response

A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on soc

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