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Boosting Plant Genome Editing with a Tweaked CRISPR System

January 13, 2025

Scientists have been tinkering with a tiny, powerful tool called Cas12j-8. This tiny tool, half the size of the commonly used Cas9, can recognize specific DNA sequences, making it great for tweaking plant genomes to improve crops. The catch? It wasn't very efficient in plants. So, researchers decide

politics

Should Subway Bosses Ride the Trains?

January 12, 2025

Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing

entertainment

TV Shows to Watch If You Loved Power

January 12, 2025

Are you hooked on the crime drama "Power"? It's all about James "Ghost" St. Patrick, who juggles being a nightclub owner and a drug lord. He dreams of leaving his criminal life behind, but it's not that simple. "Power" is addictive, and once you're done, you might wonder what else is out there. Well

entertainment

Paris Hilton's Devastating Loss: Malibu Home Turns to Ashes

January 12, 2025

Socialite Paris Hilton recently experienced an emotional blow when she returned to her Malibu home, only to find it reduced to nothing but ashes. The 8. 4 million dollar beachfront property was one of the many casualties of the recent wildfires that swept through the area. Paris took to social media

sports

Texans vs. Chargers: How to Watch for Free on Wild Card Weekend

January 12, 2025

Get ready, football fans! The 2025 NFL postseason kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans. The Texans, with a 10-7 record, are no strangers to Wild Card games, having played on Saturday afternoon in all their previous seven postseason appearances and winning five of them.

sports

NBA Cancels Games due to Wildfires and Winter Storms

January 12, 2025

You know how the NBA always has a packed schedule? Well, they had to hit the pause button on three games this past Saturday. Turns out, Mother Nature had other plans. First off, those wildfires in California caused some serious disruptions. The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers, along wi

environment

Climate Change Fuels California's Wildfires: A New Reality

January 12, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, California faced some of its worst wildfires ever recorded. As Los Angeles burned, scientists revealed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. This isn't just a coincidence—it's a warning sign. Global temperatures are rising, and oceans are unusually warm. We've enter

entertainment

Den of Thieves: A Crime Thriller That's Worth Your Time

January 12, 2025

Ever thought a movie might not be worth watching? Many people felt that way about "Den of Thieves, " a 2018 crime thriller starring Gerard Butler. But this film is a hidden treasure that often gets overlooked. It's not just another "Heat" copycat; it has its own unique identity. The action sequences

entertainment

James Woods' Home Survives LA Wildfires: A Miracle?

January 11, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, actor James Woods has discovered that his house in Los Angeles is still standing, despite earlier indications that it had burned down in the recent wildfires. Woods shared the news on social media, calling it a “miracle. ” He returned to his neighborhood to find his h

technology

TikTok's Future: A Supreme Court Showdown

January 11, 2025

Imagine this: the future of TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, hangs in the balance. It's all because of a recent Supreme Court hearing. The app, which is owned by a Chinese company, is under fire for data security concerns and potential foreign influence. The justices questioned the government'