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Foxx and Annie spoke with Professor Michael Pravica about the asteroid that is moving towards earth. He's a professor of physics and astronomy. Will the 2024 YR4 asteroid hit NYC?
Where does Nevada’s cannabis industry stand in 2025? What can consumers expect with prices? And how does the 2024 Presidential Election factor in? Our in-studio panel weighs in. Then we meet George Lee, a former Las Vegas blackjack dealer with an incredible story of his start as a ballet dancer on Broadway.
Researchers say public health warnings are essential to avoiding further harm as online searches for gambling addiction surge. It's all happening as the number of states with legalized sports betting has expanded in recent years, prompting a need for more public health awareness.
Dayna Galbreath and her husband had just months ago finished a renovation on their Altadena bungalow when the Eaton Fire tore through their neighborhood on January 8. Around 3:30 a.m., her phone rang out with a notification. “It basically said an evacuation order has been initiated for your area, and in big capital letters, it said, ‘GET OUT NOW.’”
Massive leaps in shoe technology have revolutionized high-performance footwear over the past five years. Yes, we’re talking about super shoes. The number of runners racing in carbon-plated shoes jumped a staggering 14 percent just from 2023 to 2024, according to data from Strava.
Eating disorders represent a critical concern on college campuses, as they are increasingly recognized as one of the most pervasive mental health challenges among undergraduate students. Recent studies show a dramatic rise in the incidence of eating disorders, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated pre-existing mental health issues. Researchers at the University of Kansas have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative designed to address this urgent need. Their program, known as BEST-U, aims to leverage technology to improve the accessibility of treatments for students suffering from eating disorders, significantly increasing their chances of recovery.
Science enthusiasts are closely watching asteroid 2024 YR4, the most hazardous asteroid ever detected.
Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit Earth? FOX 9 All Day chats with Michael Pravica, an astrophysicist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, about the potential. The odds of the asteroid hitting Earth did recently go up, again, to 3.1% or a 1-in-32 chance.