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Florida's Beaches See Snow, Alaska Gets a Break

January 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Florida's beaches have been covered with snow while Alaska's usually snowy wilderness takes a break from winter. This week, Pensacola saw a rare snowfall of 8. 9 inches, a sight not typically seen in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, Juneau in Alaska has only received 8.

sports

Dallas Cowboys' New Coach: An Unexpected Move

January 26, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have appointed Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. This choice raised many eyebrows because the team kept former head coach Mike McCarthy around for a while before making this decision. Bryant McFadden, a two-time Super Bowl champion, shared his thoughts on the situation

health

Psychedelics: A Fresh Look at Mental Health Treatment

January 26, 2025

Psychedelics have been part of human culture for centuries, with strong links to spiritual practices. Now, scientists are exploring their potential to heal mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These drugs work by changing how brain areas communicate with each other, making the br

business

Target Ditches DEI Programs to Adapt to Shifting Society

January 25, 2025

Target, a massive retailer with almost 2, 000 stores across the U. S. , is making a big change. They've decided to stop using their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and programs. This is a move that aligns with other big brands like Walmart, who are also rethinking their DEI strategies.

sports

Cowboys' QB Coach Tolzien Moves On

January 25, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys are shaking things up on their coaching staff. After promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, the team is parting ways with their quarterbacks coach, Scott Tolzien. Tolzien's contract has expired, and his future plans are unknown. Tolzien has been with the Cowboys since 2020

business

Cathay's New London Business Class: A Closer Look

January 25, 2025

Ever wondered what it's like to fly business class with Cathay Pacific on their new Aria Suites? Well, if you're heading to London, you're in for a treat! This new business class experience is now available on two Boeing 777 routes, CX250 and CX255. But don't expect to see it every day just yet – fo

environment

Plastic Pollution: Can a Cap-and-Trade System Really Help?

January 25, 2025

You know how plastic is everywhere and causing big problems? One idea to solve this is a cap-and-trade system, or CAT for short. This system has been used before to manage water and reduce carbon emissions. It works by setting a limit, or cap, on the amount of something, like plastic, that can be pr

health

Solving the Puzzle of Rare Chest Wall Tumors

January 25, 2025

Ever heard of a tumor that sounds like something from a mystery novel? A solitary plasmacytoma is just that. It's a unusual tumor where malignant plasma cells cluster in one spot, either in soft tissue or bone, without causing any wider trouble in the body. Doctors took a step back and reviewed old

science

Plastic in Our Blood: Can We Trust Py-GC-MS?

January 24, 2025

You might be surprised to learn that tiny bits of plastic are making their way into our bodies. Scientists are trying to figure out what happens to these micro- and nano-sized plastics (MNPs) once they're inside us. One tool they've been using is something called pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass sp

science

China's Artificial Sun Keeps Plasma Going for Over 17 Minutes

January 24, 2025

China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often called the artificial sun, recently set a new world record. It kept plasma stable for a whopping 1, 066 seconds, more than twice its previous record of 403 seconds from 2023. This breakthrough is a big deal for fusion power research