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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Bites: How Astronauts Share Tastes of Home

Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut,

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Nov 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Solar-Powered Gadgets for Your Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor adventures can be thrilling, but running out of battery power can quickly turn them into a hassle. Thankfully, there are solar-powered gadgets that can keep your devices charged and ready to go. These gadgets are designed to be durable, portable, and versatile, making them perfect for campin

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Nov 29 2025SPORTS

Florida's Big Move: Why Jon Sumrall is the Top Pick for Gators' Head Coach

Florida is making big moves to find their new head coach. They are really interested in Jon Sumrall, the coach of Tulane. Sumrall is a hot candidate because he has done well at Tulane and before that at Troy University. He has also been in talks with Auburn and Ole Miss, but Florida seems to be lead

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Nov 29 2025FINANCE

Trading Trouble: CME Fixes Glitch, But Issues Linger

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, fina

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Wisconsin Braces for Weekend Snow Chaos

Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the stre

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Brace Yourself: Norovirus Is Making a Comeback This Winter

Winter is here, and so are the germs. While cold and flu viruses are the usual suspects, norovirus is also making its presence felt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus cases are on the rise, with about 14% of recent lab tests coming back positive. This is dou

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Autopen Attack: A Legal and Logical Muddle

President Trump has been on a mission to question the validity of actions taken by Joe Biden during his presidency. He has claimed that Biden used an autopen to sign documents and that this makes those actions illegal. Trump has even gone so far as to say that he will cancel all executive orders and

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Measles: A Wake-Up Call for Global Vaccination Efforts

Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback worldwide. Despite a significant drop in deaths over the past two decades, recent outbreaks are revealing flaws in vaccination programs. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while measles deaths have plummeted by 88% since 2000, th

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: Why This Year Might Be Tough

Flu season is back, and it's looking like it might be a rough one. The virus has changed a lot, making it harder for our bodies to fight it off. This means more people could get sick, and those who are more at risk might get really sick or even need to go to the hospital. The flu virus is a tricky

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