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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Help for Women Aspiring to Education and Training

Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Why Dogs Love It When We Slow Down Our Speech

Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans

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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

Warriors' Coach Kerr: No Single Hero, Just Teamwork

Steve Kerr has been the Warriors' coach for a decade. But now, with Klay Thompson gone, he's starting fresh. He doesn't want one player to fill Thompson's shoes—he wants a team effort. So, he's making training camp more competitive than ever. Kerr isn't sure about his rotations yet, and that was cle

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Fraud in Freight: How Truckstop is Fighting Back

The freight industry has long been a target for fraudsters. But recent tough economic times and the slow adoption of new tech have created a perfect storm, making it easier for scammers to strike. Truckstop, a company that helps manage cargo and carrier information, is taking action. In just the fir

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Weather Swings: Warm Today, Cooler Tomorrow

This weekend in Eau Claire is going to be quite the temperature rollercoaster. Today, we're expecting a lot of warmth as winds pick up from the south and southeast. But don't get too comfortable because tonight, things are changing. The winds will shift west-northwest, bringing cooler air for Sunday

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: SW Gulf Storm Brewing

Something's brewing in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on a new tropical depression that formed early Saturday morning. They're calling it Tropical Depression Fourteen for now, but it's expected to strengthen and could become a hurricane by midweek. The forecast

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Oct 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

EFD Studios Unveils Massive Virtual Production Space in Spain

You might think that virtual production is just a fancy term for filming with green screens. But EFD Studios, a company with locations spanning four countries, has big plans to change the game. They're building one of Europe's largest virtual sets right outside Madrid, Spain. This isn't your average

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris in Ripon: Ukraine, Elections, and an Unusual Alliance

On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Ripon, Wisconsin—the birthplace of the Republican Party. She discussed the upcoming 2024 election, emphasizing that it's not just about the United States but also about the war in Ukraine. Harris highlighted her recent meeting with Ukrainian Presiden

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Oct 04 2024LIFESTYLE

Marijuana: Your Fall Mood Booster

As fall rolls in, bringing shorter days and colder temperatures, many of us feel our energy levels dip. But here's a little secret: marijuana can be your go-to mood enhancer for the season. With countless strains available, it might seem daunting to choose the right one. Let's explore some top picks

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Trump Downplays Troop Brain Injuries: 'Just Headaches'

Former President Donald Trump downplayed the injuries of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries following missile strikes against a U.S. base at the end of his time in office, referring to them as “headaches” at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Pentagon officials have said more than 1

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