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Laughs and Politics Mix on SNL

November 17, 2024

This weekend's "Saturday Night Live" cold open was all about politics. Dana Carvey played Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson played Donald Trump in a sketch inspired by their recent meeting at the White House. The two sat by a cozy fireplace, discussing Trump's surprising cabinet picks. Biden was se

entertainment

Stephen's Struggles and Triumphs: From Olympic Stress to DWTS Glory

November 17, 2024

Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey

sports

Week 11 NFL Showdown: Bengals vs. Chargers & 49ers vs. Seahawks Predictions

November 17, 2024

The Bengals' quarterback, Joe Burrow, seems to be back in top form. He's been throwing touchdowns like crazy and averaging over 330 passing yards in the last two games. The Bengals have been on a roll since their rough start, even though they've lost close games to strong teams like the Ravens. The

weather

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

November 17, 2024

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

weather

Get Ready for Cozy Mornings and Ludicrously Cool Evenings

November 17, 2024

Brace yourselves for some delightful morning and evening temperatures! The weather is about to take a cozy turn, with light jackets becoming your go-to for the next few days. But don’t get too comfortable, because a big change is on the horizon. A mighty cold front is on its way, bringing rain and t

sports

Title: Tsunami of Power: Jones vs. Miocic Clash of Legends

November 17, 2024

Get ready for a collision of heavyweight titans! Jon Jones, the UFC's most decorated light heavyweight champion, makes his first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic, the former heavyweight king, in a fight that could mark the end of both legendary careers. Despite the anticipated retireme

politics

Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

November 16, 2024

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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House GOP: Closer to Trump Than Ever

November 16, 2024

The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, wher

science

Food Safety: Can Raman Spectroscopy Spot the Difference?

November 16, 2024

Food safety is getting more critical these days. One way to ensure we're eating safe food is by identifying its origin, brand, or type using spectroscopic profiling. But how can we measure if our data is good enough for these tasks? Enter the "two-step classifiability analysis. " This method collect

politics

The Vaccine Skeptic in Charge: What Does it Mean for Us?

November 15, 2024

Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc