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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Georgia's Stormy Sunday: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Hey, Georgia! Are you ready for some wild weather this Sunday? The National Weather Service has called off a Tornado Watch that was supposed to last until 9 a. m. , but they've issued a new one for 20 counties, including Bryan and Bulloch, until 1 p. m. Meteorologist Ashley Kramlich warns that a str

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Vikings Lead at Halftime: Can Packers Come Back?

As the second half kicks off, the Minnesota Vikings are in the driver's seat with a 13-3 lead over the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings turned the tables after the Packers took an early lead of 3-0. A long pass from quarterback Sam Darnold to Jalen Nailor secured the only touchdown of the game so far.

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Water's Role in Breaking Down HFPO-TA: What's in the Mix?

Hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid, or HFPO-TA, is a newer option replacing traditional PFASs. It's tough to break down and can harm living things, hence the search for better ways to tackle it. One method that stands out is using UV light with sulfite and iodide. This mix can break down HFPO-TA

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Stomach Bug Alert: Norovirus is Back, and It's on the Rise!

You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed Stroke Care in a Major Hospital

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a top-tier stroke center noticed some big changes in how they treated patients. They looked back at people who had a stroke from September 2020 to May 2021, both with and without COVID-19. They found that there were fewer cases of a common type of stroke called acute

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Dec 29 2024SCIENCE

Temperature's Impact on Bacteria in Mountain Streams

In mountain streams, temperature plays a big role in shaping the community of bacteria living in the sediment. While temperature and nutrients are important factors in oceans and lakes, their influence on mountain stream bacteria isn't well understood. Scientists studied the Taizicheng River, a high

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence: A Closer Look in India

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life tough in many ways, including a rise in intimate partner violence (IPV) globally. But in India, the picture isn't so clear. Some studies show an increase in IPV during lockdowns, while others don't. This makes it important to understand how COVID-19 exposure affec

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Health Worry Online: A Peek into Saudi Students' Lives

Ever heard of cyberchondria? It's like when you look up a tiny ache and suddenly think you have a rare disease. This is happening more and more among students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the internet at their fingertips, these students can find detailed

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Dec 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Deion Sanders' Unique Take on Christmas

Deion Sanders has never been a fan of Santa Claus. When his son Shedeur was just 11, Deion and his ex-wife Pilar divorced. This divorce had a big impact on the Sanders family holidays. Deion's kids didn't grow up with the traditional Christmas experience. Instead of wrapped presents, they got Amazon

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Dec 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Deep-Water Oyster Reefs: Unseen Treasures of the Mediterranean

Ever wondered what lies deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea? Hidden under 30 meters of water, there's a world of deep-water oyster reefs. These reefs, shaped by the gryphaeid Neopycnodonte cochlear, are not as well-known as their shallower counterparts but are just as important. Scientists have been

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