Miss Kansas Turnpike
I found two holders of the 'Miss Kansas Turnpike' title. The first was Theo Tautfest, who won the title in 1960. The second was Lois Rhodus, who held the title in 1961, while simultaneously being 'Miss Kansas City'.Some info
Insurance companies deny cancer treatment claims and Trump’s ‘border czar’on family detention centers: Morning Rundown
NBC News investigates health insurance companies denying cancer patients coverage for potentially life-saving treatments.
The head of the World Health Organization is caught in Israeli bombing of Yemen airport
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has revealed he was inside an airport in the capital of Yemen when Israeli forces launched a deadly strike.
North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency
Intel report comes days after Ukraine's president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers 'killed or wounded' in combat.
ChatGPT Experiencing Outage
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Apple Announces Japanese New Year Promotion With Exclusive AirTag
Apple today announced the upcoming launch of its annual New Year promotion in Japan, providing customers with a free Apple gift card worth up to ¥30,000 with the purchase of eligible Apple devices.Customers in Japan can get an Apple gift
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach acting president Han
Main opposition Democratic Party's bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.
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After ‘Wicked’: Top movie musicals to keep the magic alive
Whether new to the genre or a lifelong fan, there is a treasure trove of musical movies to explore. Here are some must-watch musical films.
New Research Links Plant-Based Meat to Depression
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A Cosmic Surprise: Young Exoplanet Breaks Formation Rules
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Rewiring Hope: How Nerve Stimulation Transforms Severe Depression
A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that nerve-stimulating therapy can bring significant improvements to people with severe, treatment-resistant depression. Nearly 500 participants, many unable to work due to their condition, received devices that stimulate the vagus nerve—a critical connection between
Twisted Edison: How Spiraling Light Could Transform Autonomous Vision
Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered a way to produce bright, twisted light using technology akin to an Edison bulb. This breakthrough revisits the principles of blackbody radiation, offering the potential for advanced robotic vision systems capable of distinguishing
What is quantum supremacy?
We may be on the cusp of quantum supremacy. But what does that actually mean?
