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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: Survivors, Causes, and Reactions

Imagine being on a plane that suddenly hits a flock of birds, losing control, and needing to emergency land in thick fog. That's what happened to Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 564. Out of 62 passengers and 5 crew members, 29 were taken to hospitals in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft was traveling

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Avoid These Fantasy Football Pitfalls in Week 17

Fantasy football can be tough, especially when a player you’re counting on has a bad week. Let’s look at some players who might not perform as expected in Week 17. Jared Goff has been doing great lately, but his matchup against the 49ers could be tricky. San Francisco has been tough on quarterbacks

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Predictions and Streaming Guide

It's that time of year again when the NFL takes over your holiday plans. This season, the league is even teaming up with Netflix to stream games. Gotta love the spirit of giving, right? So, let's dive into the Week 17 matchups. First, let's talk Christmas Day. The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to

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Dec 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fending Off Fungus-Farming Beetles: Ethanol vs. Flood Stress

Ambrosia beetles, known for their penchant for farming fungus while munching on wood, are a threat to trees. These crafty critters have a unique talent: spotting stressed plants that emit ethanol. To keep them away from valuable crops, scientists have suggested using ethanol-injected trees as decoy

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Dec 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pieces in Soil: How They Slow Down Decomposition

Imagine tiny plastic particles, smaller than a grain of sand, scattered throughout the soil. These microplastics, or MPs, are becoming a big issue worldwide. Soil is like a long-term storage box for MPs because they find their way in through various routes and take a long time to break down. It's im

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

The Fungus-Aphid-Wheat Connection: A Closer Look

A tiny fungus called Claroideoglomus etunicatum is creating quite a buzz in the world of plants and insects. This fungus lives symbiotically with wheat, which means it helps the plant grow and deal with stress, like lack of water. Researchers wanted to see what happens when this fungus teams up with

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Basketball Teams: How Unity & Coach Style Affect Player Commitment

Did you know that the success of a college basketball team isn't just about skill? A recent study showed that team unity can significantly boost player engagement. When players work well together, they're more committed to the game. Interestingly, the coach's leadership style plays a vital role here

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Dec 25 2024BUSINESS

A Publicist's New Chapter: Untangling a Workplace Conflict

Last summer, Jennifer Abel left Jonesworks, a company she helped start. She says she was bullied by the founder, Stephanie Jones. But Jones says Abel was fired for trying to poach clients. This isn't just a case of someone quitting their job – it’s a messy dispute with lawsuits and text messages bei

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Pickens Back on the Field: Pittsburgh's Key Receiver Set for Christmas Showdown

Great news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans! After a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, star receiver George Pickens is all set to make a comeback. He's been declared fit to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. Pickens has been a standout player for the Steelers this season,

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Football's Future: A Look at the NFL Draft's Biggest Shake-ups

As the holiday season approaches, CBS Sports has stirred things up with a new mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. This year, the focus is on quarterbacks, with only two highly anticipated players projected to be taken in the first round. Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders are the talk of

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