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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gearing Up: Will Roman Pearce Get His Due in Fast & Furious 11?

Fast & Furious 11 is the series finale, so it's too late to correct one of its biggest character blunders – Roman Pearce's personality shift. The Fast & Furious franchise is known for its thrilling car stunts and family-centric storylines. However, after seven films, Roman Pearce has lost his tough-

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Boosting Independence: A Closer Look at Active Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Snowed In: Bucks' Struggle to Reach Heat Game Highlights Weather Woes

The Milwaukee Bucks, featuring star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, arrived in New Orleans a day early for their game against the Pelicans. Sadly, New Orleans faced a historic snowfall on Tuesday, dumping up to 10 inches of snow and causing travel chaos. Flights were grounded, leaving the Bucks strand

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Keeps Guests Waiting Due to Chilly Weather

Feeling a bit chilly? So is Disney's Blizzard Beach water park! They've decided to keep the gates closed for a couple more days as Central Florida continues to experience some unusually cold temperatures. Initially slated to reopen on January 22, the park will now remain closed until Friday, January

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Saluting Pioneers: How Six Leaders Shaped Pediatric Heart Surgery

Being a leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery isn't just about being great with scalpels. It's also about making groundbreaking discoveries and teaching others to do the same. Six former presidents of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) have done exactly

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How Patients with Shoulder Pain Choose Treatments

Shoulder pain can be a real bummer. One common type is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). There are lots of treatments out there, but they all have small to moderate effects. This means it can be tough for patients and healthcare providers to pick the best one. A recent study wanted to find out what

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Voters' Verdicts: How Crises Shape Election Outcomes

When a big crisis like COVID-19 hits, it's fascinating to see how voters judge their governments. Classical ideas of responsibility get complicated because crises affect many areas and people can compare different performances. We ran an experiment across 16 countries with over 22, 000 people, askin

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Beef Heifers in Different Regions: Growth, Health, and Carcass Changes

Researchers checked how cows from South Dakota (SD) and Texas (TX) grew and changed when finished in either state. They divided 190 heifers (weighing around 483 kg from SD and 425 kg from TX) into four groups based on their origin and finishing location. They weighed the heifers regularly, and some

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