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• Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you

  26-03-2023 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser? Some 62% of people cross right over left, 26% go the other way and 12% have no preference.There are typically two ways to sit in a chair and cross your legs, one is at the knee and the other is at the ankle. But as comfy as it may be to sit with your legs crossed, is it bad for your health
  
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• New Mexico United unveils new jersey for 2023

  26-03-2023 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United is unveiling its new jersey for the 2023 season. The organization held its annual Black and Yellow Bash Saturday at the Electric Playhouse. Albuquerque-born Electric Playhouse plans Las Vegas expansionIn partnership with the town of Taos, it unveiled its new turquoise jersey which it calls the 'Velocity Kit.' United said the jersey honors Taos' beauty, art, and culture."Taos is the gem of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. They are an incredi
  
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• How the TSA determines what is and isn't a 'liquid'

  26-03-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — Peanut butter is available in a variety of textures and viscosities, from thick to runny and crunchy to smooth. But as far as the Transportation Security Administration is concerned, all of them are liquids — and the news is driving at least a few people nuts.Following a recently-viral social media post in which the TSA confirmed its stance on peanut butter, the internet is once again taking sides to defend, or argue, their own positions on the subject.This is the best place
  
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• How to visit these countries for free (or with incentives) in 2023

  26-03-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW/NEXSTAR) – Looking for a free getaway, or maybe even one that you could earn money while taking? Several countries across the globe are dishing out incentives to bring in new tourism in 2023.
  Right now, the people of Finland (or rather, their legendary happiness) have inspired a promotion that would allow 10 lucky Americans to visit the country for free.
  In celebration of Finns being named the happiest people on the planet in the 2023 World Happiness Report for a sixth consecutiv
  
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• Can you 'work your way' through college?

  26-03-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - For the past few years, the out-of-pocket costs for attending a public four-year college have decreased and minimum wages have risen in many states. While you might think these shifts should make it easier for students to work their way through college, it would still take a herculean effort — adding a full-time job (or more) — to a full-time courseload.Assuming a student earns the average of state minimum wages ($10.40 per hour), they’d need to work 35 hours per
  
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• Tigers that escaped after possible tornado recaptured in Georgia

  26-03-2023 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Two tigers that "briefly escaped" following a possible tornado in Southwest Georgia were recaptured, Pine Mountain Safari said Sunday.
  "THE TIGERS ARE SAFE!" the safari wrote on Facebook, saying its facilities were damaged in the severe storm. "Fortunately, none of our animals and employees were hurt. However, several animal enclosures were breached, and two tigers briefly escaped."The tigers were tranquilized and returned to a secure enclosure, Pine Mountain Saf
  
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• Teen overdose deaths have doubled in three years. Blame fentanyl.

  26-03-2023 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Teen overdose deaths have doubled in three years, an alarming trend amid a historic decline in drug and alcohol use among high school students.  The main reason is fentanyl. Teens consume the powerful opioid unwittingly, packaged in counterfeit pills tailored to resemble less potent prescription medications. Drug traffickers lace pills with fentanyl to boost the black-market high. Dangerously addictive, fentanyl can be lethal, especially to children experimentin
  
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• Satellite images show 5,000-mile seaweed belt creeping closer to US

  26-03-2023 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Over the next few months, a massive belt of seaweed is projected to make its way closer to Florida and the Caribbean, and pile up in mounds as it washes ashore. It's not just an eyesore — the seaweed, called sargassum, smells terrible as it rots, and can cause breathing issues for some.The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico. It's not a new occurrence, but satellite images captured in February showed an earlier start th
  
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• Search on for 4 people missing in deadly chocolate factory explosion

  26-03-2023 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  WEST READING, Pa. (WHTM) -- An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed three people and left four people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled alive from the rubble overnight.Rescue crews using dogs and imaging equipment continued to search through the rubble Saturday — hours after the blast that erupted just before 5 p.m. Friday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Officials: 2 dead, 5 m
  
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• Is New Mexico one of the most innovative states?

  26-03-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub recently conducted a study ranking the 50 states and the District of Columbia from most to least innovative. New Mexico ranks pretty high up on the list in spot 13 out of 51.The states were compared across 22 key indicators. A few of the factors that were considered in the study include the number of STEM professionals, tech-company density, and research and delivery spending per capita. Business & Consumer Expo EXHIB-IT! is backSource: WalletHubBorde
  
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• Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it

  26-03-2023 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company’s sale.The federal government, along with many state and foreign governments and some companies, has banned TikTok on work-provided phones. This type o
  
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• How much does the average Costco shopper spend per visit? Costco reveals the answer

  26-03-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It takes money to save money, apparently.Bargain shoppers have long touted the savings they allege to accrue by purchasing their gargantuan boxes of granola bars or unwieldy packs of toilet paper at Costco. But before Costco members even set foot inside the store, their wallets need to be prepared to bear the immediate burden of buying in bulk — which sometimes means plunking down a more substantial dollar amount. Costco membership fees will increase, CFO says, but when?R
  
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• How do superconductors work? A physicist explains what it means to have resistance-free electricity

  26-03-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The modern world runs on electricity, and wires are what carry that electricity to every light, television, heating system, cellphone and computer on the planet. Unfortunately, on average, about 5% of the power generated at a coal or solar power plant is lost as the electricity is transmitted from the plant to its final destination. This amounts to a US$6 billion loss annually in the U.S. alone.For decades, scientists have been developing materials c
  
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• 3D-printing the brain's blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery –new technique shows how

  26-03-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - A new 3D-printing technique using silicone can make accurate models of the blood vessels in your brain, enabling neurosurgeons to train with more realistic simulations before they operate, according to our recently published research.Many neurosurgeons practice each surgery before they get into the operating room based on models of what they know about the patient’s brain. But the current models neurosurgeons use for training don’t mimic real
  
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• Rio Rancho tournament winners crowned on Saturday

  26-03-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sal Puentes Memorial Baseball and Kristin Griego Softball tournaments hosted by Rio Rancho High School wrapped up on Saturday. Carlsbad was represented in both championship games, while the host Rams and Alamogordo Lady Tigers also battled for a trophy.On the baseball field, the Cavemen were able to get on the board in the top of the first, but the Rams exploded in the bottom half of the inning for nine runs. Rio Rancho was able to load the bases and took
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigate Hobbs PD officer-involved shooting

  26-03-2023 04:51 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico State Police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting. The incident involved the Hobbs Police Department.Story continues below:Community: New Mexico offering grants for community beautificationAlbuquerque: Albuquerque wants feedback on the 311 Community Contact CenterNew Mexico: What’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 24 – Mar. 30Crime: Vehicle stolen from Albuquerque mom who’s out of state to get treatment for baby
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office personnel visit sheltered animals

  26-03-2023 04:26 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office took time Friday to help out some furry friends.BCSO's Community Engagement and PIO donated dog treats to the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center. They also helped out walking some of the dogs.Story continues below:Community: New Mexico offering grants for community beautificationAlbuquerque: Albuquerque wants feedback on the 311 Community Contact CenterNew Mexico: What’s happening around New Mexico
  
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• Holly Holm wins first fight in two and a half years

  26-03-2023 04:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holly Holm is victorious once again. "The Preacher's Daughter" defeated former Jackson Wink teammate Yana Santos by unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC fight night on Saturday. Cowboy Cerrone to be enshrined in UFC Hall of FameWhile Holm got off to a slow start in the first round, she took control in the second and dominated the rest of the way. Holm took down Santos a total of four times and delivered 32 significant strikes.
  The win is the first
  
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• Cowboy Cerrone to be enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame

  26-03-2023 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cowboy's final ride in the UFC will be into the Hall of Fame. During UFC Fight Night on Saturday, it was announced that New Mexican fighter Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone will be inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame's modern wing class of 2023. Holly Holm wins first fight in two and a half yearsDuring his 16 year MMA career, Cerrone racked up a 36-17 record (two no contest). He is one of the most accomplished UFC fighters of all time as he ranks 3rd in fights (38),
  
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• Bernalillo County authorities try to be more involved with trailer park community

  26-03-2023 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) --The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is trying to bring more community involvement. They want to help an area they say has been a hub for bad activity.BCSO's GRIP, Special Victims, and Safe Child Units conducted an operation at Atrisco Vista Trailer Park Friday which included welfare checks. Quiz: What are New Mexico’s state symbols?Kids also got the chance to explore the SWAT Team's bearcat. A spokesperson with BCSO said the trailer park has
  
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• Clouds increase in evening; cold temps remain

  26-03-2023 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  After a frigid start to the day, temperatures rebounded somewhat over southern New Mexico. However, it still ended up significantly below average once again for the north and central, nearly 15-20°!
  Highs were more in line with late January than late March. Carlsbad and Roswell climbed closer to average with abundant sunshine. Clouds this evening are thickening up across northern NM.
  Scattered snow showers will develop from the Continental Divide through all the northern mountains overnight
  
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• Food truck, craft beer fair brings visitors Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday

  26-03-2023 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People braved the windy weather Saturday to head out to the Albuquerque Food Tuck and Craft Beer Festival. Hundreds came out for the event at Balloon Fiesta Park.In addition to live music, guests got to enjoy the area's most popular food trucks serving everything from Hawaiian barbecue to burgers, and of course, craft beer.Story continues below:Community: New Mexico offering grants for community beautificationAlbuquerque: Albuquerque wants feedback on the 31
  
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• Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez honored at Albuquerque gathering

  26-03-2023 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque paid tribute to two civil rights leaders Saturday. Their celebrations included a march to the National Hispanic Community Center.It was the 30th Annual Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Celebration presented by the Recuerda a Cesar Chavez Committee.After the march, guests were entertained by mariachi bands and other musical performances, a car show, as well as fun activities for the entire family.Story continues below:Community: New Mexico offering
  
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