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Dec 15 2024CRIME

A Woman's Claims About Jay-Z and Diddy: What's True and What's Not?

A young woman recently claimed that hip-hop legends Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulted her at an after-party in 2000. But her story has some holes. Her lawyer is still looking into her claims, even though there are inconsistencies. For example, her dad doesn't remember the long drive ho

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Dec 15 2024AGRICULTURE

How European Farmers Think We Should Boost Calf Health

Imagine asking more than 3, 000 people from Finland, France, Ireland, and Poland how to improve calf health. Four methods were discussed: using colostrum, giving calves probiotic powder or yogurt, and increasing the time calves spend with their mothers. Some participants also received details like c

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Sports and Spirit: A Two-Decade Look from Psychologists

Over the past 23 years, sports psychology researchers have delved into the connection between spirituality and sports. They scoured databases like Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Out of hundreds of articles, 61 made the cut. This review breaks down t

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Fani Willis: Five More YSL Defendants on Her Radar

Fulton County's District Attorney, Fani Willis, is far from done with the YSL case. Despite her recent setback in the RICO trial, she's not backing down. She plans to target five more defendants linked to the case. It's like she's saying, "I'm not done yet. " People might think she's taking a risk,

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

White Matter Protectors: Tyro3 and Gas6 in Multiple Sclerosis

Ever wondered how our brain's white matter stays intact? In multiple sclerosis (MS), two proteins, Tyro3 and Gas6, are key players in maintaining this crucial tissue. These proteins are part of the Gas6/TAM system, which includes Tyro3, Axl, and Mer receptors. While animals have shown these proteins

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Vermont's Big Shift: Democrats Lose Ground

Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previ

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Dec 14 2024SCIENCE

How Do Zebrafish Larvae React to Quick Stress?

Handling stress is a big deal in fish farming. Zebrafish, a common fish in labs and farms, hasn't been studied enough for their stress response when they're young. Scientists wanted to see how zebrafish larvae react to a sudden stress situation. They spun the tiny fish in a vortex for a minute and c

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Green and Pink Invasion: How 'Wicked' Took Over

Before "Wicked" hit theaters, its signature green and pink scheme was popping up everywhere — from Starbucks drinks to Target aisles. This wasn't by chance. In today's world, where attention is divided among social media feeds and personalized streaming, big marketing budgets alone can’t create wave

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

High School Game Night: November 13th Recap

Boy's hockey saw exciting wins with Little Falls crushing Rock Ridge 4-1 and Morris-Benson falling to River Lakes 3-2 in overtime. Girls' hockey had a thrilling game where Sartell-Sauk Rapids lost to North Shore 2-1 in OT. In boys' basketball, North Branch and Big Lake had a high-scoring game with N

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