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Astronomers discover 'raw materials for life' can form in planetary systems even before stars
Space.com
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June 30, 2025
Scientists are claiming a "cosmic chemistry breakthrough" following the discovery of a large "aromatic" molecule in deep space. The discovery suggests that these molecules could help seed planetary systems with carbon, supporting the development...
Marshall University offers virtual training on new behavioral health data dashboard
Huntington Times - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Brad D. Smith President at Marshall University | Official websiteBrad D. Smith President at Marshall University | Official website The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery is organizing a virtual training session on August 20,...
Hardy County Economic and Population Numbers Revealed in Updated Census Profile
Moorefield Examiner - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
By Stephen Smoot Over the past month, the United States Census Bureau has released updated state and local profiles, as well as data sets. These numbers help to illustrate economic and population trends in Hardy County, as opposed to across the...
Couple Makes $175,000 in Gifts To WVU
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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MYRA AND VICTOR DEAN A dedicated West Virginia University alum originally from New Martinsville and his wife are expanding support for engineering education and athletics with gifts totaling $175,000. For nearly 25 years, Victor and Myra Dean have...
Should Arizona be worried about slowdown in job creation?
KTAR - Arizona
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July 9, 2025
PHOENIX – Job creation has slowed down in Arizona this year, but an expert on the state’s economy says it’s not time to panic. Through May, Arizona ranked 47th in the nation for 2025 job creation growth, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Airports Could Help Aliens Find Earth
Newsweek
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July 8, 2025
Radar systems used by civilian airports and military operations may be unintentionally revealing our planet's existence to potential "extraterrestrial observers." This is the conclusion of a study presented today at the Royal Astronomical Society...
Mars Wrigley Confectionery Rejects Health Secretary Kennedy’s Push to Remove Artificial Dyes from Its M&Ms
[your]NEWS
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July 8, 2025
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fierce resistance in his campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes from one of the largest candy makers in the world. Mars, the parent company of M&M’s and Skittles, confirmed this week that it has...
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport
RTE Ireland
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July 9, 2025
Analysis: From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive By Conor Heffernan, Ulster University On a quiet country road in Co Cork, traffic comes to a halt as...
U.S. Army Reorganizes, Closes ROTC Units at Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
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Eighty-four college campuses will see changes to their Army ROTC programs, ranging from total closure to merging with a program at a neighboring institution, the U.S. Army announced late last month. Program changes will take effect in summer 2026....
First Clean Seas facility in the United States
WSAZ - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Clean Seas is a company dedicated to transforming plastic waste into sustainable energy solution. Their first plastic conversion network hub in the United States is located right here in West Virginia. West Virginia...
Dr. John Wright ’74 creates scholarship at WV School of Medicine
Denison University - Ohio
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Dr. John Wright (at left) and wife Joanne (at right) pose with grandchildren (from left) Elliott, Eden and Evelyn Bradley. The couple’s scholarship gift benefits future doctors studying at WVU. (Photo courtesy of Wright family.) Mountain State...
Radar 'leakage' from airports could lead intelligent aliens to Earth
Space.com
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July 8, 2025
We may already be broadcasting signals to the universe and alien life that inadvertently scream "we're here, come find us!" — and any potential intelligent life in the universe could be sending the same inadvertent message to us! Military and...
Six months in, Rep. Moore recovers more than $2M for constituent taxpayers
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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U.S. Rep. Riley Moore announced Tuesday that his office has assisted constituents in the 2nd Congressional District with recovering more than $2 million from federal agencies. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — More than six months after he first took...
State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers
KIYU - Alaska
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July 9, 2025
Consumers can still get hit with surprise bills from ground ambulance rides, as protection from such charges wasn't covered in the federal No Surprises act. PBNJ Productions/Tetra images RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PBNJ...
Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills
KFF Health News - California
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July 9, 2025
Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near the southern Colorado town of La Jara when a vehicle T-boned the car she was riding in. A cascade of ambulance rides ensued — a ground ambulance to a local hospital, an air...
Criminal investigations for miscarriages up after Dobbs, abortion bans
The Oklahoman
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The day before Brittany Watts miscarried at home in Warren, Ohio, medical staff at Mercy Health-St. Joseph Warren Hospital told Watts that her nearly 21-week-old fetus had no chance of survival. And without treatment, neither would she. On that,...
Looking for a new book? Here are 10 new titles
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 9, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This week’s reviews include historical fiction about Florence Nightingale, a love letter to...
On your mark …
The Herald-Standard - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
A pack of competitors nears the finish line at Falcon Stadium during last year’s John Woodruff 5K Run & Walk. The 43rd annual event is set for this evening. Competitors will be gathering at Falcon Stadium in Connellsville this evening for the 43rd...
Let's potty: Local portable toilet company Johnny Blue turns 50
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
WINCHESTER — When nature calls, Johnny Blue answers. Whether its the community’s annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, a nearby Fourth of July bash or an event at your local park, chances are that if you’ve had to go while on the go, the...
Six Months in, Rep. Riley Moore Recovers More Than $2M For Taxpayers
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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File Photo by Steven Allen Adams U.S. Rep. Riley Moore announced Tuesday that his office has assisted constituents in the 2nd Congressional District with recovering more than $2 million from federal agencies. CHARLESTON – More than six months...