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The U. S. is spending its savings like there's no tomorrow

November 13, 2025

The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions tha

sports

Indiana Fever: A Team That Fought Hard

November 13, 2025

The Indiana Fever have been a hot topic in the WNBA lately. Their rise in popularity can be attributed to the arrival of Caitlin Clark in 2024. With her on the team, ticket sales, TV ratings, and jersey sales have all seen a significant boost. This season, despite losing key players like Clark, Sop

technology

Why Do We Keep Seeing the Same Old Stuff?

November 13, 2025

Ever notice how your music, movie, or anime recommendations often seem to be the same popular stuff everyone else is into? This isn't just a coincidence. It's a problem called popularity bias. This happens when recommendation systems, those AI tools that suggest what you might like, favor the most p

weather

Mid-Missouri's Sky Show: Auroras Light Up the Night Again

November 13, 2025

The sky over Mid-Missouri is set to put on another dazzling display of the northern lights tonight. This follows a spectacular show on Tuesday night, thanks to a series of solar storms. The Space Weather Prediction Center has warned of a severe geomagnetic storm, labeled as G4, which could bring mor

technology

Space Weather Delays Mars Mission Launch

November 13, 2025

A powerful solar storm has caused a delay in the launch of NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The mission, which was supposed to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, has been postponed due to concerns about the impact of the solar storm on

science

Solar Storms Put a Wrench in Mars Mission Plans

November 12, 2025

Blue Origin's plans to send NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars hit a snag, not once, but twice. First, bad weather called off the initial launch attempt. Now, a powerful solar storm has pushed the mission back again. These storms, which have been strong enough to create stunning auroras as far so

weather

Sky Lights Up: Solar Storms Bring Rare Aurora Show to the U. S.

November 12, 2025

The night sky across much of the United States lit up with a spectacular display of northern lights on Tuesday. This stunning event was caused by powerful geomagnetic storms, which sent vibrant hues of green and pink dancing across the heavens. The Aurora Borealis, usually seen near the Arctic Circl

technology

A New Way to Build Your Dream Laptop: The Framework Laptop 16

November 12, 2025

The Framework Laptop 16 is back with some cool new features. It's not your average laptop. This one lets you swap out parts, like the graphics card, just like you would with a desktop PC. That's a big deal because most laptops don't let you do that. This time around, they've added a new motherboard

health

How Blood Sugar Levels Can Predict Heart Trouble in Chinese Diabetics

November 12, 2025

In the world of health, knowing your blood sugar levels is key, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. A recent study took a close look at how these levels change over time and their link to heart disease in Chinese patients. The focus was on fasting plasma glucose (FPG), a common measure of blo

science

Southern States Witness Rare Sky Show

November 12, 2025

A recent solar event caused a stunning light show in the night sky. The Northern Lights, usually seen in northern regions, were spotted as far south as New Jersey. This happened because of a powerful solar flare. The sun sent a huge cloud of plasma towards Earth. Scientists warned of a strong geomag