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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Nov 20 2024WEATHER

A Wet and Windy Week: The Pacific Northwest and California Prepare

A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings a

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Nov 20 2024SPACE

Astronauts' Space Menu: Pizza, Shrimp Cocktail & More

Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, are living on the International Space Station longer than planned. They were supposed to stay for just eight days, but now it's been five months! People on Earth started to worry about their diet, especially Williams' appearance in photos. But

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Pac-Man Fun Comes to Life in Tokyo: A Web3 Adventure!

Get ready for a super fun and interactive event in Tokyo! Web3 platform Flickplay has teamed up with the creators of Pac-Man, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and the City of Shibuya. The action starts at the DIG SHIBUYA 2025 Festival from February 8 to 11, 2025. This isn't just any event—it blends digit

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Meet Marie Krogh: The Pioneer Behind a Revolutionary Lung Test

Ever wondered how doctors measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen? Step back in time to the early 20th century, where a woman named Marie Krogh made a groundbreaking discovery. She introduced the single-breath technique to measure pulmonary diffusing capacity. This method, still used today, helps

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Joe Biden's Farewell Tour: A Quiet Exit on the Global Stage

President Joe Biden's last hurrah on the international stage was a low-key affair, marked by limited public engagements and a subdued demeanor at the G20 summit in Brazil and the APEC meeting in Peru. Biden's humble posture contrasted sharply with his confident stance three years ago at the G20 summ

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Workstations on Meta Quest 3: A Game-Changer?

Imagine transforming your Meta Quest 3 into a powerful, multi-monitor workstation. Microsoft has been cooking up something special and plans to unveil it this December. They’re giving the Quest 3 and Quest 3S users the full capabilities of Windows 11 in a public preview. That means you can connect t

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Rethinking Rabies Diagnosis: Is It Time to Upgrade Our Tools?

Rabies is a deadly disease that kills around 60, 000 people worldwide each year. One big problem in fighting rabies is that we don't have enough good data or reports about it, especially in poorer countries. This is because they don't have the right tools to diagnose the disease. The World Health Or

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

What If Bobby Kennedy Jr. Led Health Policy?

Ever thought about what would happen if Bobby Kennedy Jr. , known for his skeptical views on vaccines, was in charge of health policies? This significant shift could reshape how we handle vaccines, medications, and food safety. Some healthcare experts are worried about possible cuts in funding or st

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

What's Really on Trump's Education Agenda?

When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes se

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