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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

February: A Month of Snow, Rain And Signs of Spring?

After January's dry and cold start, February might come as a pleasant surprise. The weather is likely to be milder and wetter. This might be something to look forward to after January's dryness and chill. February is often interesting because it is the end of meteorological winter and beg

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Feb 04 2025WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, but Keep an Eye on the Weather

In South Carolina, folks are enjoying a streak of unseasonably toasty weather at the beginning of the week. Y'all are going to want to reach for your sunscreen to block the UV rays and maybe even a pair of shorts as South Carolina is basking in warm temperatures. While today is sure to be a scorche

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Syrian Doctors and Nurses: Navigating Life and Work After Leaving Syria

It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the Trans Faces of Texas

While Governor Greg Abbott was speaking on TV, something else was happening. A group supporting LGBTQ rights showed some ads on TV. These ads had three transgender people being themselves. The ads were made by GLAAD and Ground Media. These guys wanted to show people that being transgender is no

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trumps Bumpy Third Start

Trump’s third week as the president was packed with lots of international drama, bureaucratic turmoil and controversy surrounding Elon Musks' role in the government. All action started with Trump’s tariff ban on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, but politicians and the public spoke up again

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

From Family Kitchens to Skincare Ventures

Picture this: a young boy in India, watching his grandmother whip up spices in yogurt, not for a meal, but for a face mask. That boy was Atul Bhatara, and those memories would later fuel his skincare business. Growing up, he spent time with his relatives in Queens and was a student at St. J

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

LinkedIn: Making Video a Big Deal

LinkedIn is stepping up its video game, taking a cue from the likes of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Video content is becoming a bigger deal on LinkedIn. The professional networking site, owned by a tech company, is seeing a surge in video uploads—36% more than last year. That's a lot! It's clear

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Pfizer's Q4 2024: Beating Expectations, Facing Challenges

Pfizer recently shared its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings. Their reported sales for COVID-19 products skyrocketed beyond what experts had guessed. This achievement was made possible by the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce costs. Shares of Pfizer went up by 2% in early trading. This jump ca

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Buffy's Back: A Fresh Chance to Kick Vampire Butt

Twenty odd years have passed. Fans are buzzing with excitement and already asking questions. One question stands out. How do you keep the magic of a TV show that was made long ago, and keep fans happy and looking into it? Watching a new take on this series would be a big deal. It could b

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

AI Takes the Helm: Government's New Tech Drive

Imagine this: a former Tesla engineer now leading a major government tech division. Thomas Shedd, has a bold plan. He wants to run the office like a startup, focusing on AI first. Why? He thinks it will make everything run smoother and faster. The move comes at a time when the department is

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