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Plastic Pollution Leaves Lasting Mark on Earths Geology: A Study from the University of Cambridge reveals that plastic waste is forming new types of rocks, known as plastiglomerates, which are altering the planets rock record and serving as a permanent marker of human civilizations plastic age. This discovery underscores the urgent need to address plastic waste and consider its profound and lasting environmental consequences.

A new study warns of a nearly tripling of global dementia cases by 2050, with 153 million people projected to be affected. Key risk factors include high BMI, high blood sugar, and smoking, but the main drivers are population growth and aging. However, improving education access could reduce cases by 6.2 million. This highlights the need for strategies to manage the growing burden of dementia.

Michelle Deaette, a convicted sex offender and wanted felon, is sought by New Hampshire authorities for probation violation. She failed to report to her probation officer after conviction in August and has a history of theft, forgery, escape, and drug possession. Deaette is also accused of receiving stolen property and drug possession in Littleton, New Hampshire, and missed court appearances. She received a suspended sentence and was ordered to pay restitution. A new warrant was issued for her arrest in October. If you have information, contact local police, New Hampshire Department of Corrections, or Grafton County Sheriff’s Department.

New Hampshires holiday season was filled with cheer and local events, despite challenging weather. Craft fairs, musical performances, and community gatherings offered something for everyone. Highlights included the Craftworkers Guild Holiday Shop, tumbled sea glass holiday tree workshops, Java and Jazz in Concord, and a Hanukkah party at Etz Hayim Synagogue. Looking ahead, there are more holiday events and exciting future concerts like Time for Three and Recycled Percussions thirtieth anniversary tour.

Google unveils Gemini One Point Five Pro, a significant update to its AI model with a massive context window. This allows it to process one million tokens of information at once, enabling complex tasks like analyzing lengthy documents, summarizing books, or debugging software projects. Early testers praise its ability to grasp nuanced details and relationships within large datasets. Google plans to offer this advanced model to developers, aiming to revolutionize fields like research, legal analysis, and content creation. The future of AI looks promising with continuous innovation and the upcoming Gemini One Point Five Ultra.

New study reveals higher malaria deaths in young children, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, challenging current estimates and highlighting the need for improved diagnostics and global health strategies.

New study reveals alarming surge in youth mental health emergencies since pandemics onset. ER visits for mental health issues among children and teens rose by 8% annually from 2016-2022, despite overall ER visits decreasing. Factors like social isolation, disrupted routines, and remote learning likely contributed to this rise. Urgent need for better mental healthcare services emphasized.

Reddit Post Helps Identify and Locate Shooting Suspect: A Reddit post provided crucial details about the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, leading to his identification and location. The post included the make of his car and license plate number, which helped police narrow down their search. Valente was later found dead with firearms and evidence linking him to the shootings.

New Hampshire braces for a significant weather shift this Friday, with a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread fog reducing visibility. A wind advisory is in effect, with gusts up to fifty miles per hour expected. Scattered showers and heavy rain are forecasted between eleven AM and three PM, impacting travel. Rain should taper off in the evening, but a sharp drop in temperatures is expected overnight. The weekend looks quieter, with fair skies and cooler conditions, but some locally strong wind gusts and spotty mixed or snow showers are possible.