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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

The Intriguing Origins of Pluto's Biggest Moon: Charon

Have you ever thought about how Pluto got its giant moon, Charon? Scientists now believe that Pluto and Charon were once two separate objects that collided and briefly stuck together. This isn't like how Earth's moon was formed from a giant impact. Pluto and Charon are more like ice and rocks, so th

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

2024: Another Year of Hot Records

Let's talk about 2024. It was a really warm year, like, really warm. NASA and NOAA said it was the warmest year ever recorded. This isn't just a one-time thing; 2023 was also the warmest year before that. The difference between 2024 and 2023? A tiny 0. 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have been pr

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Pink Stuff: A Double-Edged Sword in Fighting Wildfires

Imagine this: planes swooping over California's wildfires, dropping a bright pink liquid in a matter of seconds. This fire retardant has long been hailed as a key weapon against these blazes. But hold on a second – is it really safe? New research is painting a different picture. These retardants, u

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Winter Weather Challenges Dallas Retail Deliveries

Winter weather in Dallas-Fort Worth has been rough on retailers trying to make home deliveries. Icy roads and wet conditions have made it tough for companies like Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon to stick to their usual delivery schedules. Walmart, for example, had to deal with some extra hurdles but sti

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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

CES 2025 Gadgets: Good, Bad, and Ugly

This year's CES show in Las Vegas brought us some awesome gadgets, but it also had its fair share of flops. Some experts decided to highlight the worst products, and their picks might surprise you. Liz Chamberlain from iFixit warned about the growing trend of gadgets with built-in surveillance tools

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crunchyroll's Delays: How Wildfires Affect Anime Fans

Wildfires in California have been causing a lot of trouble, and it's not just homes and forests that are being affected. Even anime fans are feeling the heat, thanks to delays at Crunchyroll. The popular anime streaming service, based in San Francisco, is dealing with some serious weather conditions

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Snow Storm Cora: A Wild Weather Ride

Get ready for some wild weather! A massive snow and ice storm named Cora is sweeping across the southern United States. From Texas to the Carolinas, this storm is leaving a trail of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. It's a big deal, with states like Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, and North Caroli

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Legal Troubles: A Unique Sentence for an Unusual President-Elect

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be President of the United States, has been sentenced in a New York court. Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies related to business fraud. This case is special because Trump will become the first president-elect with a felony record. The judge chose an unusual punishment:

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Sustainable Drug Delivery: Greener Paths to Better Health

The world of drug delivery is facing a big challenge: how to help the environment while making medications more accessible and affordable. One way researchers are tackling this is by making it so we don't have to take as many pills. Imagine a pill that releases medicine slowly over time, reducing th

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Period Myths and Rules in Tanzania: How They Affect Girls

In the beautiful country of Tanzania, girls often face a set of rules and negative attitudes during their periods. These are called menstrual restrictions and stigmas. No matter what religion or cultural background they come from, girls might be told they can't cook or touch certain foods while mens

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