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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Navigating Veterans' Healthcare: Help in Spokane

Getting healthcare as a veteran can feel like navigating a confusing maze. But don't worry, the Spokane VA team is there to help you find your way. They support veterans from both Washington and Idaho. You can give them a call at 509-434-7504. Ever thought about having someone who's got your back i

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Filming Begins for Östlund’s ‘Boredom in the Skies’

Director Ruben Östlund has kicked off principal photography in Budapest for his upcoming satirical film, ‘Boredom in the Skies’. The movie, set on a transcontinental flight from England to Australia, revolves around a malfunctioning entertainment system, leaving passengers with nothing to do but fac

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Jan 28 2025HISTORY

Remembering Auschwitz: 80 Years of Freedom

Eighty years ago today, the world saw a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness as Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp in Poland, was liberated. Between 1940 and 1945, over a million people lost their lives here, including Jews, religious leaders, disabled persons, and other innocent victims

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Auschwitz Survivors Warn About Modern Hatred

At the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors gathered to share their stories and concerns about the rise in antisemitism and hate. The event, held under a big tent at the former camp's gate, might be the last major remembrance with many survivors due to their advanced age. Nazi Germa

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Moving Vesicles Through Tiny Openings: A Closer Look

Imagine tiny, bubble-like structures called vesicles trying to squeeze through tiny holes in a membrane. This isn't just a fun exercise in physics—it's how some parasites invade our cells and how drugs might someday deliver their payload through our skin. Researchers used a combination of computer m

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Jan 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speed Bumps: How Automated Shuttle Disruptions Affect Performance

Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

First Week in Office: Trump's Bold Moves and New Challenges

President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an

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Jan 25 2025HISTORY

Auschwitz 80: The Last Survivors Share Their Stories

Eighty years ago, on Jan. 27, 1945, the Soviet army liberated Auschwitz, a death camp in Poland. The camp is infamous for the horrors committed by the Nazis. This year, world leaders are joining about 50 survivors to remember the past and discuss the future. Some of these survivors were children whe

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Jan 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Chlorinated Water: A Closer Look at Electrochemical Fixes

Electrochemical reduction is an exciting way to tackle chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. This method uses special processes like direct electron transfer and active hydrogen to break down these stubborn pollutants. Scientists are digging into how the structure of these pollutants affects how

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Helping Local Businesses Bounce Back: A Look at Baton Rouge

Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau

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