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Florida's Weather: Rainy Days and Warm Nights Ahead

December 5, 2025

Florida is in for a wet and warm weekend. While other parts of the U. S. are dealing with freezing temperatures, Florida is expecting a mix of rain and warmer weather. The Panhandle is going to get the brunt of it. Heavy rain is expected from today through Saturday. There's even a chance of thunder

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Iowa's Chilly Wake-Up: Cities Break Century-Old Cold Records

December 5, 2025

Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long

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When Do Schools Shut Down Due to Cold Weather?

December 5, 2025

Schools in the Chicago area face a tough choice when a cold front hits. Should they stay open or close to keep students safe? There's no simple answer. It's not just about how cold it is. Many things come into play. First, schools look at how bad the weather is. Is it just cold, or are there danger

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Big Bear Mountain Resort Kicks Off Ski Season with Perfect Weather

December 5, 2025

Big Bear Mountain Resort is now open for the season! The weather on opening day was just right. Temperatures stayed in the low 40s, and the sun came out, making the skies a beautiful deep blue. It was a great start to the ski season. People from all over Southern California showed up. Some even cam

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Teen's Science Passion Could Win Big Prizes

December 5, 2025

Ryan Zhao, a 17-year-old from Basking Ridge, is making waves in the science world. He's one of 30 global semi-finalists in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. This contest rewards students who create videos explaining complex science ideas. Ryan's video is about Noether's Theorem. This theorem expla

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Shielding Good Cells: How Copper and Manganese Might Help in Breast Cancer Treatment

December 5, 2025

Breast cancer treatment often involves radiation therapy, which can be tough on healthy cells too. Scientists are looking for ways to protect these good cells while still effectively targeting cancer cells. One promising idea is using metal complexes, like those with copper and manganese, as protect

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How Local Mental Health Policies Play the Blame Game

December 4, 2025

Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a

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Aleksander Kilde's Weather Challenge: A Comeback on Thin Ice

December 4, 2025

Aleksander Kilde, Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé, is facing a tough situation. He's trying to make a comeback in skiing, but the weather is not playing nice. Just last week, he finished 24th in a race, which was a big deal for him. He had been away from the sport for almost two years after a bad crash. N

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Snowy Surprises: Central New York Braces for Winter's Wrath

December 4, 2025

Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe

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Smartphones: A New Weak Link in Crypto Security

December 4, 2025

A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software