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Why Minnesota Shines For Retirees

January 27, 2025

Minnesota might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about retirement spots. You'd think warm states like Arizona would be more appealing. Surprisingly, Minnesota ranks very high among the best states for retirees, coming in at number two, just behind Florida. A study by WalletHub

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The Physical Toll on Soccer Referees in Top-Tier Matches

January 25, 2025

Soccer referees face significant physical demands during high-level matches. This isn't just about running around; it's about how their bodies respond to the intense activity. Interestingly, this topic is the second most researched area in sports officiating. Accurate decisions depend on how well re

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Measuring the Fitness of Football Referees: A New Yo-Yo Test Equation

January 17, 2025

Football referees need to keep up with the fast-paced game to enforce rules fairly. A key part of their job is staying fit, especially during matches and the whole season. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test-Level 1 (Yo-Yo-1) is commonly used to estimate how much oxygen athletes can use maximally (

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Winter Storm Causes Power Outages and Flight Delays in North Georgia

January 11, 2025

A nasty mix of freezing rain and below-freezing temperatures has been causing havoc in North Georgia. The winter storm began with snow, transitioned into freezing rain, and now icy conditions are intensifying. As of 11:00 a. m. , Georgia Power reported that they still have around 60, 000 customers

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Hollywood's Golden Weekend: Kicking Off 2025 with Glitz and Glamour

January 3, 2025

Hollywood is starting the year with a bang! The Golden Globes are back, and so are the celebrations. The party scene might not be as wild as before the pandemic, but there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's dive into the exciting events planned for the first awards weekend of 2025. On Friday, January 3

education

Green Spaces & School Success: How Trees Can Boost Grades

January 3, 2025

Believe it or not, trees can actually help students do better in school. Let's look at Chicago for a moment. A tiny beetle called the emerald ash borer destroyed many of the city's ash trees. When schools in wealthier neighborhoods lost their trees, test scores dropped, especially for students from

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Meet the Referee: Who's Calling the Penn State-Boise State Fiesta Bowl Showdown?

December 31, 2024

On December 31st, at 7:30 PM ET, a significant matchup is set to take place in the Fiesta Bowl. No. 6 Penn State will face No. 3 Boise State, marking the first-ever College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at this venue. The game will be broadcast by ESPN, with Penn State as the favored team. But

technology

Ex-Twitch Chief Creates Mystery AI Startup, Teaming Up with Goldstein

December 20, 2024

Imagine this: the former CEO of Twitch, Emmett Shear, is quietly diving into the world of AI. His new startup, Stem AI, is still under wraps, but public records show it's been around since June 2023 and has a trademark application from August. Shear's name pops up as the CEO in the documents filed i

environment

Pine Trees' Winter Secret: The Gene Game

December 16, 2024

Did you know that pine trees in China have a special way to handle the cold winter months? Scientists discovered that these trees have genes that help them sleep through the cold season. Two key genes, called PtTFL2 and PtCOL1, are like the tree's internal clock. They tell the tree when it's time to

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Christmas Trees in Peril: North Carolina Farms Battle Back After Hurricane

December 15, 2024

Imagine driving through the misty mountains of North Carolina, and suddenly, rows of lush, green Christmas trees come into view. This is the scene in Newland, a town nestled about 90 minutes from Asheville. Here, farmers have dedicated themselves to nurturing the iconic Fraser fir, a favorite Americ