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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Move to the Cloud?

Apple's potential entry into the business productivity market is an exciting prospect. Google has been a major player in this space for almost 20 years, starting with Google Apps for Your Domain in 2006. This service allowed businesses to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the CDKN2A Mutation Mystery

So, what's the deal with CDKN2A mutation? Imagine this: a patient, with a family history of melanoma, decides to get tested for this specific gene mutation. The results come back positive. Now, what does this mean for the patient and their family? First off, let's talk about the gene CDKN2A

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

A New Asteroid on the Radar: Should We Worry?

Did you hear about the new asteroid that astronomers just found? Hard to believe, but it’s named 2023 YR4. Okay, to keep it real, asteroid with a 2. 2% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. This number just popped up because of new observations. So, how did this happen? As we get m

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Straws Back on the Menu

The news just in is that drinking straws are going to make a comeback at government offices in the U. S. It was announced from a post on a website that the previous plan to have them removed by 2035 is now no longer happening. The government had plans to get rid of all single-use plastics,

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

NIH Cuts Funding Stuns Scientists

Imagine this. You are a researcher at a top university. You rely on federal funding for your work. Suddenly, the federal government slashes the money used for basic operations. That is exactly what happened recently. The National Institutes of Health announced a sudden cut to indirect costs. Indire

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

State Medicaid Costs Skyrocket

State governments across the nation are facing a steep challenge with Medicaid. Why? Because the people who stayed enrolled in Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be sicker than anyone anticipated. This means the states are seeing a big jump in medical costs to care for these individu

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

High School Sports: Who Decides?

In 2025, a significant debate erupts around high school sports and transgender athletes. Many states are left wondering what to do In Minnesota, the high school sports governing body aims to follow state laws instead of President's orders. This means transgender athletes c

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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Youth and Agriculture

'High school students from Fort St. James Secondary School got a unique opportunity to dive into the world of agriculture. Nikayla Leatherdale and Joshua Hoy joined a group of cattle producers and ranchers from the Nechako Valley region. They discussed the ins and outs of agriculture and how it affe

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Pups in Peril: The Mysterious Virus Spreading Among Dogs and Wild Canids

Canine Circovirus, or CanineCV, is a new virus causing trouble for dogs and wild canids all over the world. It's part of the Circoviridae family, which means it has a unique genetic makeup. This virus can cause a range of problems, from tummy troubles to respiratory issues, and even neurological d

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Eighth Grader Uncovers Surprising Link Between Microplastics and Tumors

Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere

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