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Tennis Star Jimmy Connors Spills the Beans: Did He Really Dunk on Jordan?

December 16, 2024

Tennis legend Jimmy Connors dropped a fun fact on his podcast, Advantage Connors. A photo from the 1980s Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend sparked the conversation. This event was a big deal, bringing together sports stars like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, and even celebrities like Woody Harrelson. Som

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Meet Jake Knapp's Supportive Parents: A Closer Look at Their Lives

December 16, 2024

Jake Knapp, a rising star in golf, owes much of his success to his supportive family. Born and raised in Costa Mesa, California, Jake credits his father, Robert, an avid golfer, for instilling his love for the sport. The Knapp family, now residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, is tight-knit and always the

science

How Thermally Glycated Whey Protein Affects Starch Properties

December 15, 2024

You might know that wheat starch can gelatinize and form a gel when heated. But what happens when you add thermally glycated whey protein isolate, or gWPI, to the mix? This is made by heating whey protein isolate with lactose. Scientists found that gWPI can really change how wheat starch gels. Firs

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Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Glowing Praise for Don Jr. Backfires

December 15, 2024

Kimberly Guilfoyle, once a prominent Fox News host, has found herself in a tricky situation. Her public admiration for her fiancé, Donald Trump Jr. , has come back to bite her. Rumors are swirling that he's been unfaithful with a socialite named Bettina Anderson. Guilfoyle had sung his praises at he

science

Real Frequency Boost: Simplifying Many-Body Theory

December 15, 2024

Imagine you're trying to understand how particles interact in a complex system. This is what many-body theory deals with, and it's tough! The problem is, these interactions involve lots of different frequencies, which can clog up your computer's memory. Scientists often use a method called numerical

politics

Ukraine's Hail Mary: Winning Trump's Support

December 15, 2024

Ukraine is pulling out all the stops to gain President-elect Donald Trump's favor. They're traveling thousands of miles, delaying important deals, and even nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The goal? To strengthen their position in the war against Russia. Ukrainian leaders hope to show Tru

politics

China's Friendship Offer Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

December 15, 2024

This week, President Xi Jinping of China indicated that Beijing is ready to work with the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump, to resolve trade disputes. In a letter to a U. S. -China business council, Xi underlined the importance of choosing dialogue over conflicts and cooperation over competiti

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Ally Lewber Speaks Out After Boyfriend's Arrest

December 15, 2024

Ally Lewber, the girlfriend of reality star James Kennedy, has taken to social media to address the recent domestic violence arrest involving her boyfriend. In a message shared on her Instagram Story, Lewber expressed gratitude for the support she's received and assured her followers that she is cur

sports

Skiing Champion Mikaela Shiffrin's Recovery: A Team Effort with Michael Phelps

December 15, 2024

When you're an athlete like Mikaela Shiffrin, your body isn't the only thing that needs to be strong. Your mind does too. Shiffrin, a top skier, just had surgery. She's not alone in this tough time. Fellow athlete and mental health advocate, Michael Phelps, is cheering her on. Shiffrin's injury hap

politics

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

December 14, 2024

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe