**Sioux Central Wrestling Finishes 1-2 at Hawarden Duals**

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Sioux Central’s boys wrestling team competed in three dual matches at Hawarden on Friday, February 6. The Rebels were defeated by Lawton-Bronson with a score of 50-24 and by West Sioux, 58-24. They secured a win against Akron-Westfield, 40-23. This event served as the team’s final preparation before the district …

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**UConn to Retire Emeka Okafor’s No. 50 Jersey**

**UConn to Retire Emeka Okafor’s No. 50 Jersey**

The University of Connecticut will retire the No. 50 jersey of Emeka Okafor during halftime of the Huskies’ game against Creighton on February 18. Okafor was a key player for UConn, earning recognition as the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 2004 when the team won the national championship. Okafor …

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**Headline:** New Study Reveals Unexpected Nutrient Source for Deep-Sea Microbes

**Headline:** New Study Reveals Unexpected Nutrient Source for Deep-Sea Microbes

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found that deep-sea microbes may have access to more nutrients than previously believed. Their study indicates that marine snow—organic particles falling from the ocean surface—provides a significant source of dissolved organic matter that supports microbial life in deep waters. This discovery challenges …

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**Headline:** Atlantic Ocean Circulation Decline Overlooked in African Climate Policies

**Headline:** Atlantic Ocean Circulation Decline Overlooked in African Climate Policies

Recent discussions on climate change have often missed a critical issue: the slowing of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system. This phenomenon, which influences weather and climate patterns across the Atlantic region, has significant implications for Africa’s climate stability and future environmental planning. The 2004 …

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