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Jan 04 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: What to Expect This Weekend

Get ready for some winter weather! A winter storm warning is still in effect for the Metro area, with snow and sleet expected to be the main types of winter precipitation. If you're south of Kansas City, though, ice could be a bigger problem. The amount of precipitation will depend on the transition

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Using Drones and Satellite Data to Track Coastal Cliff Erosion

Researchers have come up with a smart new way to figure out how much coastal cliffs are eroding. They combined data from drones, satellites, and laser measurements to see how bad the erosion is. This method helps us understand both natural wear and tear on cliffs and damage to protective structures

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Drug Trade Creeps into French Small Towns

France, a historic hub for illicit drug trade, is now seeing a worrying shift. The drug business is no longer confined to big cities. It's moved into smaller towns like Morlaix, nestled on France's Breton coast. With a population of around 15, 000, Morlaix was once known for its charming cobblestone

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Boosting Newborn Health with Ugandan Midwives

Did you know that where and how babies are born can make a big difference to their health and their moms? A recent study in Uganda shows that when midwives lead the way with better birth positions and more support during labor, newborns' health improves and moms have fewer tears. This is great news

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Philip Morris's Education Push: Harm Reduction or Hidden Agenda?

In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Health Help in Surprising Places: How Barbershops Can Boost African-American Health

Did you know that the humble barbershop could play a significant role in improving African-American health? These neighborhood gathering spots have long been important cultural centers. Now, they're stepping up to tackle major health issues like access to care and trust in the medical system. Withou

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

The Mistaken Spatula Scare: A Lesson in Scientific Missteps

Have you heard about the black plastic spatula scare? It was a big deal for a while, but it turns out the warning might not have been justified. Researchers said these spatulas could have toxic contaminants from recycled materials. But then someone noticed a huge math error, and it turned out the co

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Discovering Early Risk: A New Way to Predict Follicular Lymphoma Progression

Follicular lymphoma (FL) can be a tricky disease. Sometimes, it worsens quickly, within just two years. This is called progression of disease within 24 months (POD24), and it can really affect how long patients live. A group of researchers from China decided to tackle this problem. They wanted to fi

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Spotting Athletes: A New Way with Deep Learning

In sports like running, jumping, or soccer, coaches often need to study athletes' moves to help them improve. One big challenge is quickly spotting athletes, their gear, and field boundaries in videos or photos. Existing methods struggle with this, mainly because they lose important time details, mi

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

California's Crackdown on Junk Food: What You Need to Know

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against ultra-processed foods in California. He recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing the availability of these harmful foods. Ultra-processed foods, like packaged chips and sugary drinks, are common in the U. S. and can cause health issues like

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