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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Enfield's Hidden Treasure Hunt: Solve the Sign Puzzle!

Hey, Enfield residents! Ever noticed the signs outside local businesses? Our newest contest is all about those signs! We've hidden business names in a puzzle that spells out "Enfield Patch". You've got until 6 p. m. on January 24 to solve it. Get out there and explore! Here's how it works: we've ta

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wildfires Ravage LA: Homes and Landmarks in Danger

In the grim reality of California's recent wildfires, Los Angeles County has seen thousands of structures burn to the ground. Celebrity homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades, where the average home costs over $3 million, have been hit hard. Landmarks like Palisades Charter High School, featured in

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Sleep Endoscopy and Sedation: A New Look

Ever wondered how deep someone should be asleep to best see their sleep troubles? This study dove into that question. It focused on patients with obstructive sleep apnea and used a clever mix of tools—a technique called bispectrometry and polysomnography. These tools helped the researchers figure ou

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Making Smart Public Health Choices: Tips from the Pros

Ever wondered how we can create wise public health policies? It all begins with solid research, but putting it into practice fairly isn't always a breeze. Let's take a page from doctors and hospitals. They rely on evidence to make crucial treatment decisions. We can borrow from their approach and ap

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Rams' Playoff Game: A Unique Home Away from Home

The NFL is turning Arizona's State Farm Stadium into a temporary home for the LA Rams, who are playing their wildfire-displaced playoff game there. Rams President Kevin Demoff shared on social media how they're working with the Cardinals and the NFL to create a home-field atmosphere. The team's seas

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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's 2024 Boom: How Much Should You Have in Your Portfolio?

Bitcoin's price skyrocketed in 2024, but financial experts advise caution. They suggest keeping crypto investments, like Bitcoin, to just 5% of your portfolio due to its wild ups and downs. Some experts even think it's best to avoid crypto altogether. Why did Bitcoin's price jump? It was the top-per

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Gearing Up for Game Day: Weather and Safety Concerns

College football fans are in for a chilly night as the University of Texas Longhorns clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. This highly anticipated game, part of the College Football Playoff semifinal, will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The weather, howev

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Macy’s: Saying Goodbye to Some South Florida Stores

Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Wildfires Shift Betting Line: Vikings Favorites in Arizona

The NFL’s Vikings and Rams game had a change of venue due to wildfires, causing betting lines to shift. Originally, Minnesota was favored by 1. 5 points at DraftKings. After moving from SoFi Stadium in L. A. to Arizona, the line changed, now favoring the Vikings by 2. 5 points. The relocation from

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Unique bacteria turn waste metal into green powerhouses

When it comes to converting water into oxygen — a crucial step in generating clean energy — scientists have found that tiny bacteria can play a big role. There's a type of material called NiFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) that's super efficient in doing this job, especially in alkaline conditions.

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