Holly Lee

California’s burn scars brace for flooding as freezing rain and snow head for Oregon

Officials in California distributed sandbags, prepositioned rescue swimmers and told residents to have their go-bags ready as the state prepares for an atmospheric river that could bring heavy rain, winds and flooding Thursday to areas ravaged by wildfires. Meanwhile, Portland coated its streets with 7,600 liters of liquid anti-icer while officials in Oregon and Idaho…

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Anti-government protest halts air traffic in Belgium

Thousands of Belgians took to the streets on Thursday in protest over the new government’s planned pension reforms in the first day of a multi-day strike that halted all air traffic in the country. Brussels airport canceled 430 flights on Thursday, a spokesperson said, adding that the disruption to the air traffic sector would last…

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I Had No Idea Baby Teeth Could Do So Much

I was completely blown away when I discovered baby teeth stem cell banking—the idea that those tiny teeth might someday heal injuries or fight serious diseases. Apparently, these little treasures contain something called SHED cells, which have the potential to regrow dentin and even form bone. If that sounds futuristic, well, it is. But a few…

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

President Donald Trump on Monday fired another volley in his ongoing trade war, announcing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and canceling exemptions and duty-free quotas for major suppliers. “It’s a big deal,” Trump said, the thick black marker in his right hand hovering over the executive order. “This is the beginning of making…

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