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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kingston Nixes Pricey Biogas Plant Plan

You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but

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Dec 12 2024EDUCATION

Health Challenges: International Health Students' Journey

International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and

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Dec 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot Strikes New Deal with Warner Bros.

After 18 years at Warner Bros. Television, J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot has signed a new two-year, non-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. This deal gives Bad Robot a first look at both films and TV shows. This comes after a previous five-year exclusive deal worth $250 million ended in 2022. The TV market h

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok Takes Canada to Court Over Shutdown Order

TikTok has decided to fight back against Canada's decision to make it shut down its business in the country. The company filed a case in Vancouver's Federal Court on December 5, hoping to overturn the government's order. Why did Canada do this? Because of concerns about national security, linked to

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Dec 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Fire Crisis in Malibu: Celebs Face Evacuation Warnings

On Tuesday, celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, alongside others such as Barbra Streisand and Julia Roberts, received evacuation warnings for their Malibu homes due to the Franklin Fire. The fire, which started in Malibu Canyon on Monday night, spread rapidly to over 2, 600 acres and posed a signifi

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Watching and Waiting: A New Way to Handle Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer in Korea

In Korea, doctors are exploring a new way to manage low-risk thyroid cancer. Instead of rushing into surgery, they're considering an approach called active surveillance (AS). This means keeping a close eye on the cancer without immediate surgery. But not all doctors are ready to embrace this idea. A

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Dec 10 2024WEATHER

Quakes in Nevada: What Californians Felt

Did you know that earthquakes can be felt hundreds of miles away? Well, that's what happened on Monday afternoon when a magnitude 5. 5 earthquake hit Nevada. The epicenter was about 48 miles southeast of Reno, but people in Central California felt the shaking too. In Sacramento, a person saw their C

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Dec 10 2024WEATHER

Snowstorms Hit 13 States: Up to 10 Inches Expected

Get ready, folks! A massive snowstorm is sweeping across 13 states in the U. S. , with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings and advisories. This isn’t your average snowfall; some areas could see up to 10 inches! The storm is causing travel headaches, with roads becoming dangerously sl

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Understanding FCD Lesions in the Brain: A Closer Look

Scientists set out on a mission to classify lesions known as focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) in the insulo-opercular region of the brain. This brain area, located deep within the brain structure, can be tricky. The study's goal was to map the exact spots and extents of these FCD lesions and understan

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Spotlight on Tulsi Gabbard’s Cult Ties: A Concern for National Security?

Tulsi Gabbard, a former presidential candidate, is in the hot seat again. This time, it's about her deep ties to a Hawaii-based religious sect called the Science of Identity Foundation. A former member of this group, Anita van Duyn, has written letters to key lawmakers warning about Gabbard's potent

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