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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The American Film Market's Big Comeback

The American Film Market is going back to Los Angeles. After experimenting with Las Vegas, they realize there's no place like home. Starting November 11, 2025, the event will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City. The city's recent devastating fires make the return even more

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Jan 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Fun Things to do in Kingston when it's chilly!

So, February 2025 is here! The cold weather is settling in, but don't let that stop you from having fun and learning and exploring. There are plenty of opportunities both indoors and outdoors to make the most of the longer days. It's important to remember that winter is a season for activities that

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Jan 30 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather Rollercoaster: Rain and Sunshine Await

Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Small Nations Boost Defense to Five Percent: What Does It Mean?

Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring NH 2 -MIL-125(Ti): A Titanium-Based MOF Superstar in Photocatalysis

Imagine a world where tiny structures could break down pollutants, generate clean energy, and help reduce greenhouse gases. Titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) like NH 2 -MIL-125(Ti) are leading the way in making this possible. These materials are special because they're very porous, st

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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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