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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

A Summer Heartbreak: Hingham's Sports Hub in Flames

A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day.

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

Tea Trees and Heat: How Tiny Genes Help Them Survive

Tieguanyin tea, a beloved Chinese variety, is in trouble. The planet is getting hotter, and these plants are feeling the heat. But there's a tiny hero inside them: DOF genes. These little guys are like the tea plant's personal bodyguards, helping them grow and stay strong even when things get tough.

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Jun 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces and Familiar Stories: What's Coming in Landman's Second Season?

Landman is gearing up for its second season, and it's bringing some fresh faces along with it. Stefania Spampinato, known to many as Dr. Carina DeLuca-Bishop from Grey's Anatomy, is joining the cast. She'll be playing the wife of Andy Garcia's character, Gallino, a drug cartel kingpin. This addition

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Chemicals in Our Environment: A Hidden Threat to Esophageal Health

In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Big Move: How Tariffs Are Shaking Up the Game

Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

Bison in Trouble: The Hidden Threat of Mycoplasma bovis

Bison in the United States are facing a serious problem: Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis). This sneaky germ is causing big issues for bison herds, making them sick and even killing some. It's not just bad for the animals; it's also hurting the people who raise them and the efforts to protect bison. A re

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Strikes on Iran: What Senators Really Think

After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

A Bright Flash in the Sky: What Happened Over Georgia?

A strange sight lit up the sky over Georgia and nearby states recently. People saw a bright flash, like a giant firework, but it vanished quickly. No sound or smoke followed, which made it even more puzzling. Experts think it was a meteor. It started about 48 miles above Oxford and zoomed southwest

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the US Strategy Against Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

The United States has been quietly preparing for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear sites for over a decade. The recent attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities were not spontaneous but the result of extensive planning and development. The US military's top general revealed that the massive 30, 000-p

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Active Are Kids with Epilepsy in China?

In China, there's a growing interest in understanding how physically active kids with epilepsy are. This isn't just about counting steps or hours spent playing sports. It's about figuring out what makes these kids move or hold back. First, let's talk numbers. Studies show that children with epileps

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