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Feb 07 2025BUSINESS

The Maximum Charge

There are plans for a new electric car, OK so this is the deal; it sells itself so you can make the purchases in app and drive away almost instantly. That's what the man behind Volkswagen- backed Scout Motors had in mind anyway for a plant in South Carolina, Massachusetts

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fish and Plants: Cerritos' Ancient Feasts

Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fighting in Captive Ground-Hornbills

Southern Ground Hornbills (SGHs) face big trouble with aggression among their fellow birds when living in captivity. Captive breeding can be tricky and unsafe for these birds. Birds from the same species can get aggressive toward each other, especially during the breeding season. It happens a lot w

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Latest Hit: A Korean Thriller in Colombia

Picture this: a young Korean guy moves to Colombia, and instead of finding a nice, quiet life, he stumbles into a world of crime. The movie is "Bogotá: City of the Lost, " and it's making waves on Netflix. The movie is not just about a Korean protagonist in a foreign land, it is about a yo

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Political Drama Unfolds in the Philippines: VP Faces Senate Trial

Imagine a political standoff in the Philippines. Vice President Sara Duterte's political career has taken a dramatic turn. The House of Representatives has formally impeached her. The decision came from a group of legislators, many of whom were allies of the president. The group alleged 215 lawm

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Unheard Voices and Hidden Hurts

Family violence affects lots of South Asian women. Karen, a health expert, dived deep into this issue and found that addressing family violence in a health care context. is of high interest. This involves understanding the unique cultural and social experiences of these women. The professionals wor

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Parasites: A Hidden Problem in South Sudan

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but in South Sudan, it could also be a hidden danger zone for an unusual threat. Onchocerciasis is a disease that can be a big problem in some parts of Africa. South Sudan is one of the worst affected countries. Imagine a tiny parasite called O

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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 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Insulin Connection: South Asians and Europeans

South Asians and Europeans are two groups that have different lifestyles and diets. These differences can lead to different health outcomes. One interesting fact is that South Asians might be more likely to develop insulin resistance than Europeans. Insulin resistance is when the body doesn't respo

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