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Disney Celebrates New Year with Dance and Character Appearances

January 1, 2025

As the new year began, Disney's Hollywood Studios was buzzing with excitement. Partygoers were treated to several live entertainment events. At Center Stage, a DJ-led dance party got everyone moving near Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Over at Pixar Plaza, another dance extravaganza took place wi

politics

Speaker Johnson's Job on the Line: Can He Survive GOP Split?

January 1, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ) is facing a tough re-election this Friday. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, not all Republicans are on board. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has been loudly criticizing Johnson. He's mad about Johnson working with Democrats to send money to Uk

technology

Rumor Alert: Apple’s Next Budget iPhone Might Be Called iPhone 16E

January 1, 2025

Apple might be cooking up a new budget iPhone set to launch early next year. Instead of calling it the iPhone SE 4, sources suggest it could be named the iPhone 16E. Why the rebrand? Probably to make it more appealing to customers. Rumors point out that this new iPhone will have a design similar to

business

Ladies' Night Lawsuits: A Tough Lesson for Small Businesses

January 1, 2025

You might think that offering discounts to women on Ladies' Night would boost business, but it can actually put small restaurants out of business. That's what happened to Lima Restaurant in California. The owner, John Marquez, had to close after settling a discrimination lawsuit over a Ladies' Night

science

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars: The Magic of Swedish Fjords

January 1, 2025

Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here

environment

Mixing Phosphate Mining Waste: A Safety Solution

January 1, 2025

Have you ever thought about what happens to the waste left over from mining? Phosphate mining, in particular, generates a lot of waste, including tailings and waste rock. These are usually stored in dams, but these dams can be unsafe. Brazil has seen many dam ruptures, which is why finding better wa

health

Fungi in the Brain: Link to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

December 31, 2024

Scientists are exploring a new angle in the mystery of brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These diseases often show up late in life and cause problems with how your brain works. Both diseases have something in common: they cause your brain to get inflamed. So far, some studies have hi

science

Exploring Chicken Autosomes: A Fresh Look at Marek's Disease

December 31, 2024

Marek's Disease, a significant health issue for chickens, can cause neurological damage and tumors. It heavily impacts the poultry industry's economy and animal welfare. In the past, scientists used individual genotyping to map regions linked to MD on chicken autosomes. This time, they used a differ

politics

US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

December 31, 2024

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military

entertainment

Brad & Angelina: Divorce Settled, But Not Over Yet

December 31, 2024

For eight long years, Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been locked in a bitter divorce battle. Finally, on Monday, they reached a settlement, according to Jolie's lawyer. The agreement, which still needs a judge's approval, ends the fight over their marital and property rights. Howe