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Sep 19 2024EDUCATION

Grading Schools: A Temporary Halt to Accountability?

Imagine a system where schools are judged on how well students perform on standardized tests. Sounds straightforward, right? But what if these tests are flawed, and the grades given to schools aren't entirely accurate? This is the situation currently facing schools in Texas, where a judge has tempor

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Sep 19 2024HEALTH

Milk Miracles in the Making

The Breast Milk Donation Center in Riverside, California: A Game-Changer for Newborns In the heart of Riverside, California, a new breast milk donation center has opened its doors, bringing hope and life to fragile newborns. The center, operated by UCR Health Inland Empire Women's Health Center, is

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Sep 19 2024HEALTH

Waking Up to a Healthier Morning

A morning alarm can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. But did you know that setting multiple alarms or hitting the snooze button can actually hurt your health? According to experts, this habit can disrupt your body's natural rhythm and even impact your entire day. So, what's the reco

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Great Social Experiment

In the world of Wikipedia, the concept of reliable sources is open to interpretation. A recent change to the "List of Executive Branch Czars" article highlights this issue. Prior to July 24, Kamala Harris was listed as part of the article, but after that date, her name vanished. This disappearance i

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Sep 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steering the Future: Breakthrough in Neurotech for People with Disabilities

Imagine a world where individuals with severe paralysis can control their environment, access entertainment, and communicate with loved ones without relying on voice or touch. This is the reality for Mark, a 64-year-old man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanks to a revolutionary b

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Carmelo Anthony's Surprising Move into the Cannabis Industry

Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

When the Music Stops: The Illusion of Celebrity Accountability

At 15, I was deeply invested in the British boyband, One Direction. My devotion was all-consuming, and I spent hours creating fan accounts on social media, pouring my heart out to their music. As I grew older, however, I began to realize that the band was not the innocent, wholesome group I had once

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Dark Side of New York's Education System

The stunning revelations about six Department of Education employees stealing slots meant for homeless children to take their own kids on luxurious taxpayer-funded trips have raised questions about the rot that runs deep within the city's public-school system. The scheme, led by Linda M. Wilson, a s

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

The FCC's Space Sustainability Conundrum: Can They Save the Planet?

As humanity ventures further into the unknown, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is faced with a daunting task: to mitigate the environmental harm caused by rising megaconstellations of satellites orbiting the Earth. But, a recent Supreme Court ruling has raised questions about the FCC's a

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