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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

West Virginia Braces for Snow: Commutes Affected and Safety Tips

Residents of West Virginia are gearing up for a winter storm that could dump up to 6 inches of snow, mainly affecting Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of slippery roads and hazardous conditions due to the snowfall, with wind gusts potentiall

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hochul's Nighttime Subway Plan: A Bright Idea or Diversion?

Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Measuring the Fitness of Football Referees: A New Yo-Yo Test Equation

Football referees need to keep up with the fast-paced game to enforce rules fairly. A key part of their job is staying fit, especially during matches and the whole season. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test-Level 1 (Yo-Yo-1) is commonly used to estimate how much oxygen athletes can use maximally (

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Oil Depot Attack in Russia: A Close Call

On Wednesday night, a drone attack targeted an oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region. The governor of the region, Alexander Gusev, reported this on social media. He mentioned that Russian air defense units and electronic warfare systems had intercepted incoming drones, causing a fire. This incident

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Jan 15 2025WEATHER

Weather Warnings: Snow and Cold Ahead!

Get ready, folks! The weather is about to take a chilly turn. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place until Wednesday afternoon for Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Expect some light lake-effect snow and bone-chilling wind chills throughout the day. The snow will taper off in the afternoon, making way for

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Cuba's Terrorism Tag Lifted: What Happens Next?

The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: Power Check Under the Hood

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the Nintendo Switch 2's power. Thanks to a data miner on Famiboards, we might have a sneak peek at its performance. When in handheld mode, the console is said to run at a GPU speed of 561 MHz, which translates to about 1. 71 TFLOPS of power. Plug it in,

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Beating Breast Cancer: The Promise of Targeting Stem Cells

Breast cancer is still the top killer among women with cancer. One of the big reasons is cancer stem cells (CSCs). These are like the hidden leaders of cancer cells, making them tough to beat. Scientists are getting better at finding and separating these cells. They use tests like the mammosphere fo

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Will Dr. Stone's 'Science Future' Episode 2 Drop? Here's What We Know!

Got your calendar handy? Trying to keep track of all the anime release dates this winter season can be tricky, even for a super brain like Senku's. Especially when it comes to Dr. Stone's final season, 'Science Future'. Ever since the first episode aired on January 9, fans have been curious about wh

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