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Oscar Nominees 2025: Where to Watch and What to Expect

January 24, 2025

The 97th Oscars have announced their nominees, with Netflix's Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 nominations. This Spanish-language film is followed closely by The Brutalist and Wicked, each with 10 nods. Other notable mentions include A Complete Unknown, Conclave, and Dune: Part Two. Many of the

science

Iron in Graphene: Mysterious Transformations Unveiled

January 24, 2025

Scientists have been buzzing about sticking metal chlorides, especially iron chlorides, into graphite structures. Why? It shields these 2D magnetic systems from the outside world and changes their magnetic, electronic, and optical properties. But hold on, intercalation can cause or reveal defects. T

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Words' Rules: How Language Locks Meaning

January 24, 2025

Some philosophers think that the meaning of a sentence isn't complete. They say it's more like a set of rules that tells us what speakers can say and hearers can understand. Recently, Daniel Harris has been working on a theory about these "rules. " He thinks these rules come from our minds, like a s

politics

Nominee Promises Fair Wildfire Help, Acknowledges Political Challenges

January 24, 2025

Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T

health

Brazil's Unexpected Exercise Revolution: Seniors Taking Over Public Spaces

January 24, 2025

Since 2006, Brazil has seen a surge in outdoor gyms popping up in public squares, but these aren't your average workouts. Initially aimed at seniors, particularly women, as part of a global ‘healthy cities’ movement, these gyms are more than just fitness equipment. Based on a study in Rio de Janeiro

politics

President Trump's Back: Pardoning Attackers and Detaining Refugees

January 24, 2025

On his first day back, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders. He set a new record and immediately started tackling some of his biggest campaign promises. Two actions stand out: pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack and grounding nearly 1, 600 Afghan refugees. Amon

sports

Weather's Impact on the PGA Tour: When Mother Nature Steps In

January 24, 2025

The PGA Tour has seen its fair share of weather disruptions over the years. From delayed rounds to postponed tournaments, extreme weather conditions have often forced players and fans to adapt. Let's take a look at five notable times when weather played a significant role in the tour. One such inst

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Ireland and the U. K. Face Record Winds in Storm Éowyn

January 24, 2025

Ireland and parts of the U. K. are having a tough time with Storm Éowyn causing record-breaking winds. In Ireland, wind gusts hit 114 mph in County Galway. ESB Networks reported that over 715, 000 homes, businesses, and farms were without power. Scottish Power also reported around 15, 000 customers

politics

School Guidance on Immigration: Activists Weigh In

January 24, 2025

When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head

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The Uncounted Matches: Girls Wrestling in 2025

January 24, 2025

Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo