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New England had a turbulent year filled with unusual weather events. The winter was both wet and warm, with record-breaking temperatures and three-day storms causing major flooding along rivers and coasts. Despite the wet winter, Boston saw one of its lowest snowfalls ever. Spring brought surprising

How Jimmy Carter's Image Changed Over Time

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran

technology

AI's Uses: More Practical, Less Hype in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence moved from being just intriguing to actually being helpful. People had been excited about AI tools like ChatGPT, but they didn't always find them useful. Now, AI is being built into many technologies we use every day, like Google search and photo editing tools. Expe

Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Life of Service and Humanitarianism

In 1977, Jim Wieser, the Lake County Democratic Party Chairman, found himself in an unexpected encounter with President Jimmy Carter. While attending a conference in Washington D. C. , Wieser and other officials were surprised when the lights came on after a movie, revealing Carter himself. The pres

education

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

entertainment

Red Carpet Revival: Variety & ET Team Up for Golden Globes Pre-Show

Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu

health

Why Adding an Extra Step to ACL Surgery Can Make a Difference

When you tear your ACL—that's the Achilles' heel of your knee—doctors often recommend a surgery called ACL reconstruction. One common type, called anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction (ACLR), aims to place the new ligament (called a graft) in just the right spot on your bone. This setup is thou

Tech CEO Supports Controversial German Party Before Elections

Imagine this scenario: a famous tech billionaire throws his support behind a controversial political party right before a crucial election in Germany. That's what happened when Elon Musk backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a newspaper opinion piece. This sparked a lot of deba

science

Jimmy Carter and NASA's Turning Point

Back in 1977, President Jimmy Carter was having some beef with NASA. He thought the space shuttle program was just a way to keep the agency alive, not a genuine need. Despite his skepticism, Carter ended up saving the space shuttle project, which became one of NASA's most famous vehicles. Plus, his

Stock Markets to Pause: A Day to Remember President Carter