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Mars Rover's Epic Drive: A New Milestone on the Red Planet

December 20, 2025

On Mars, a rover named Perseverance has been busy exploring and making discoveries. It's been there for almost five years, and it's about the size of a small car. This rover has traveled around 25 miles (40 kilometers) on the Martian surface, collecting soil samples and doing science experiments. R

sports

Gambling on Games: What's the Real Score?

December 20, 2025

Sports betting is becoming a big deal in America. But with this growth, many people are starting to worry about how it affects the fairness of games. A recent survey found that 70% of Americans think sports betting makes games less honest. About 36% somewhat agree, while 34% strongly agree with thi

business

Godzilla Studio Takes Over UK Anime Company, Eyes Big European Plans

December 19, 2025

Toho, the Japanese company behind Godzilla, has just bought Anime Limited, a UK-based anime distributor. This move is part of Toho's bigger plan to grow in Europe. The deal means Toho now owns Anime Limited outright, and the UK company will keep running on its own. The boss of Anime Limited, Andrew

weather

Des Moines' Christmas Snow: A Rare Treat

December 19, 2025

In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what

business

Trump Media's Big Bet on Fusion Power

December 19, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group is teaming up with TAE Technologies in a $6 billion merger. This deal aims to build the world's first large-scale fusion power plant. The merger would create a publicly traded fusion company, with Trump holding a significant financial stake. Critics worry that the hyp

weather

Bracing for a Chilly Thursday: Wind, Snow, and Ice Take Over

December 18, 2025

The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected

science

Mars Rover Perseverance: A Journey Beyond Expectations

December 18, 2025

The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl

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Titan's Hidden Secrets: Could It Be Slushy Instead of Oceanic?

December 17, 2025

Saturn's moon, Titan, has long been thought to have a vast underground ocean. But recent research is challenging that idea. Scientists now believe Titan might have deep layers of ice and slush, similar to Earth's polar regions. These layers could contain pockets of melted water where life might exis

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Mars' Secrets Unveiled: A Look at 100, 000 Images from the Red Planet

December 17, 2025

Mars has been under the lens for two decades now. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been circling the red planet, capturing stunning images with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. Recently, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) shared the 100, 000th image taken

health

Tiny Warriors in the Fight Against Candida Auris

December 14, 2025

In the realm of medical science, a new hero has emerged in the battle against a formidable foe: Candida auris. This tiny yeast, a relative of common candida infections, has been causing quite a stir in hospitals worldwide. It's stubborn, resistant to many treatments, and can be deadly. But fear not,