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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys to Go On, But with a New Purpose amid LA Wildfires

The 67th Grammy Awards is still happening on February 2nd at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. This decision comes despite the recent wildfires that have devastated the city. The Recording Academy has shown support by launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, which has already distributed ov

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys to Go On Despite L. A. Wildfires: A Show of Support

The 2025 Grammys are still happening on Feb. 2 at Crypto. com Arena, despite the wildfires that have hit Los Angeles. Other Grammy Week events, like the MusiCares Person of the Year event and the Special Merit Awards, might be affected. The Recording Academy and MusiCares CEOs, Harvey Mason Jr. and

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars Shift Schedule Due to LA Wildfires

The Oscars have decided to push back their nomination voting period and change the date of their announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The voting, which was supposed to end on January 14, will now close on January 17 at 5 p. m. PT. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

China's Exports Surge Before Potential U. S. Tariffs

China's exports saw a surprising jump in December, growing by 10. 7% compared to the same month last year. This boost came as factories rushed to fill orders before possible higher tariffs from the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump. Imports, on the other hand, only increased by 1%, defying expe

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Catch the Moon Hide Mars: A Winter Night Sky Show

Are you ready for a celestial treat? Tonight, the Moon is going to play a cosmic game of hide and seek with Mars. This rare event, called an occultation, happens when the Moon covers a planet from our view. On January 13, 2025, the nearly full Wolf Moon will temporarily block our view of Mars. Why i

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

The Battle of Meniscal Tear Treatments: Repair vs. Removal

Horizontal meniscus tears (HMTs) are tricky knee injuries, but how do different treatments affect the knee's function? Let's dive into the world of biomechanics and compare meniscal repair (MR) and meniscectomy (removal of the torn part). Biomechanics, the study of how we move, shows that HMTs can

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Small RNAs Drive Major Cancer Type Toward Quiet State

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a type of cancer found in children's muscles. It's often undeveloped because certain controls in cells go haywire. In this cancer, two tiny RNAs, called miR-449a and miR-340, were found to be key players. They control how fast cells grow and change, and also affect a protei

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Basketball Legend Pat Riley: The Cost of Excellence

Pat Riley, a basketball legend, has been chasing greatness for nearly six decades. He's done it as a player, coach, and now as an executive. But he admits that this lifelong pursuit has come at a price. Recently, he opened up about the sacrifices he's made, including his health and relationships, on

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Plains: A Tiny Town with Big History

Plains, Georgia, is a small town with a big story to tell. It's not your typical tourist hotspot, with no major hotels, just one gas station, and a couple of restaurants that close early. But for a long time, Plains had something special: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, called

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Helicobacter pylori: A Hidden Factor in Obesity Surgery Complications?

Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster

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