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California Wildfires: A Billion-Dollar Blaze with No End in Sight

January 12, 2025

The wildfires raging across California might turn out to be the most expensive disaster in US history. The fires have already scorched over 40, 000 acres, according to CalFire. Governor Gavin Newsom warned that the costs and scale of the fires could be unprecedented. As of Saturday, sixteen people h

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Soul Legend Sam Moore Passes Away at 89

January 12, 2025

Sam Moore, one half of the iconic duo Sam & Dave, sadly left us on January 10, 2023, at the age of 89. His death was due to complications from surgery. Born in Miami, Sam began his journey in the church choir, eventually catching the eye of soul legend Sam Cooke. After witnessing Jackie Wilson's per

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Winter's Light Tap: DC, MD & VA Snowfall Update

January 12, 2025

Early Saturday morning, the DC region woke up to a fresh layer of snow, thanks to an overnight winter weather system. The total snowfall ranged from 1 to 3 inches, making roads potentially slippery. Some areas, like Garrett and Western Highland counties, expected an additional 2 to 4 inches, with is

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Pets and Kids: Can Furry Friends Ease Anxiety?

January 12, 2025

Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an

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Disney's Moana 2 Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Similarities

January 11, 2025

In the lead-up to the Academy Awards, Disney is in hot water. Animator Buck Woodall has sued Disney, claiming that Moana and its sequel were copied from his screenplay "Bucky. " Both stories revolve around teenagers defying their parents to embark on dangerous voyages, encountering animal spirits al

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How Dancers Use Different Legs for Balance and Landing

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered how professional dancers manage to balance and land on one leg with such grace? A recent study explored this, focusing on whether dancers treat their dominant and non-dominant legs differently during dynamic balance tasks. Thirteen female dancers, all without recent ankle injuries, too

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A Repeat Offender's Shocking Attempt

January 11, 2025

In the small town of Holtville, Alabama, a 17-year-old girl nearly fell victim to a frightening situation. A man, later identified as Yordy Centeno-Melchor, tried to lure her into his vehicle. This wasn't Melchor's first brush with the law—he had been deported from the U. S. at least five times befo

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Ed Sheeran's Mission: Music Education for All UK Kids

January 11, 2025

Ever since Ed Sheeran shot to fame, he's been sharing his love for music with a big goal in mind: helping kids in the UK get the best music education possible. He's launching a foundation to do just that. Why is this a big deal? Well, music education in the UK has been struggling with funding cuts.

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Major Milestones: From Smoking Ban to Snow Days

January 11, 2025

Imagine waking up on January 11th and finding out that something you've been doing for years is actually harmful. That's what happened in 1964 when U. S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a serious health risk. This wasn't just any report; it was a game-chan

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Brace for Chilly Snow Day: Northeast Ohio Prepares for Evening Flurries

January 11, 2025

Get ready for a cold one, folks! The forecast is calling for some chilly weather, with wind chills starting as low as single digits in the morning and only climbing to the teens by afternoon. Don't expect much sun today as clouds roll in, setting the stage for evening snow showers. If you're commuti