A smart thing to do: Unplug your chargers when they’re not in use. Chargers left plugged in when not being used waste energy consuming small amounts of standby power and may degrade over time – especially cheap chargers, which can pose safety risks. Be sure to unplug them if they’re heating up.
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Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
‘Vampire power’ is real.
Why do some small towns lose their local paper while others don’t? It’s not luck – it’s about wealth, race, and market forces. This means that local news dies where it’s needed most.
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Why some towns lose local news − and others don’t
Since 2005, the US has lost over one-third of its local newspapers. A scholar found out why some communities can keep their papers − while others...
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The U.S. is short 3,000 air traffic controllers, and that’s leading to massive flight delays and questions about flight safety. “No matter how good the training is, if there aren’t enough graduates, that’s a problem for managing the increasingly crowded skies." The training is intense, and the pipeline is slow, but schools like @OhioState (tag on all accounts) are stepping in to help ✈️
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Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution
The FAA is expanding its intense air traffic controller training to universities as part of an effort to alleviate a shortage of about 3,000 contro...
⭐ From social media influencers to viral YouTube stars, childhood fame looks very different today. What kids (and parents) should know:
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How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?
It’s not unusual in the social media era for young people to become famous. But fame is complicated – especially when you’re still growing an...
The average lifetime risk of developing dementia between ages 55-95 is 42%, higher for women and Black adults. Chronic stress can impact brain function, mood, and healthy habits, yet is often overlooked in prevention efforts. https://buff.ly/UB9mck8
A pregnant woman battling fentanyl addiction finds relief – but not enough – on the "standard" dose of buprenorphine. Her story shows why outdated FDA dosing guidelines may be putting lives at risk
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Doctors had believed that going over the maximum dose of one lifesaving drug could lead to more abuse. But after patients improved with one more pi...
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The isolationist sentiment growing in the US could leave #NATO allies vulnerable. A new study shows declining American willingness to defend fellow NATO members. We have an expert on NATO affairs from the US Army War College explain the far-reaching consequences for global security:
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Europeans are concerned that the US will withdraw support from NATO. They are right to worry − Americans should, too
The Trump administration has signaled that its support for NATO countries might not be absolute. This worries European observers, who have long loo...
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Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis https://buff.ly/3g7H5fv
How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon
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How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and what to do if you’re suddenly being pelted by giant ice chunks falling from the sky.
#BillyJoel's recent diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus has spotlighted a little-known brain condition. It mimics dementia, but can be treated. https://buff.ly/7NWcBER image