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Nov 26 2024WEATHER

Weather Flip: From Rain to Chill in the Bay Area

For the past week, the Bay Area has been soaked by nearly constant rain. But hold onto your umbrellas, because a change is coming! The National Weather Service predicts that the rain will finally ease off by late Tuesday morning. Meteorologist Rick Kaplan explains, "The winds from the northwest will

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Nov 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebs Who Aren't Fans of Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle, known for her role in Donald Trump Jr. 's life, has made a name for herself as a TV personality and political figure. However, not everyone is a fan. Comedian Trevor Noah has openly criticized her public speaking, joking that her speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Holiday Weight Gain: Americans’ Expectations and Habits

A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Tracking Mom's Routine: A Study on Post-Pregnancy Weight and Breastfeeding

Did you know that many moms around the world struggle with keeping their weight in check after giving birth? This can lead to health issues for both mom and baby. Scientists are exploring ways to help these moms. One method they're testing is using electronic devices to keep track of mom's daily rou

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Ax Education Department: Easier Said Than Done?

President-elect Donald Trump's promise to do away with the U. S. Department of Education sounds simple, but experts say it's anything but. The plan involves complex logistics, congressional approval, and redirecting federal programs. It's doubtful that Congress will go along with it, and if it happe

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Is Hong Kong Becoming a Hub for Financial Crime?

Lately, certain U. S. politicians are concerned about Hong Kong's changing role in the world of money. They're urging the government to take a closer look at its banking ties with Hong Kong. Ever since the Chinese government tightened their grip with a security law in 2020, Hong Kong has been linked

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Hidden Gems of Polymer Crystals for Better Heat Conduction

Did you know that some polymer crystals can conduct heat really well? Researchers dug into a big library of polymers to find some that are superstars at this. They used special math and physics rules to figure out which ones could help cool down things like computers and phones. They found that some

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Playing Elbow Tag: How Time Flies in Traditional Sports

Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Digital Economy's Impact on Job Polarization

The digital economy's growth in China has led to significant job polarization. This means there are more high-skilled and low-skilled jobs, with fewer mid-skilled ones. Researchers have analyzed provincial data from 2010 to 2020 to understand why this happens. They used a method called fuzzy set qua

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

How Online Courses Are Boosting Doctors' Genetic Know-How

Have you ever wondered how doctors keep up with the latest in genetics? An interesting study looked into how an online course is helping medical professionals learn more about genetic medicine. The goal? To see if this course is really making a difference in what they know. Genomic literacy, that's

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