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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Pledge Science Cooperation with Caveats

In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Ukraine's Tech Education: What's Next?

Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Why Israelis Aren't Rushing Back Home

In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Disaster Aid: Congress Haggles Over the Details

Lawmakers in Congress are trying to agree on a bill to help communities hit by disasters. Both sides want to replenish disaster funds, but they can't agree on everything else. House Republican Tom Cole from Oklahoma says they need a strong package, but he's not sure about all the extra programs the

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Vehicles Get Green Light for Tesla's Charging Stations

In a surprising turn, major car brands like Ford, GM, and Rivian are letting their electric vehicle (EV) drivers use Tesla's Superchargers. This shift started in May 2023 when Ford struck a deal with Tesla. Many other automakers, such as Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes, quickly followed suit. While Tesla

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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Money Matters in the Climate Fight

Ever wondered how much it takes to fight climate change? Well, bigwigs from rich countries finally agreed on a plan after two weeks of talks at the annual climate conference. They promised to give poorer nations $300 billion each year by 2035. Sounds great, right? Not quite. Experts say we actually

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Nov 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Deal Could Boost U. S. Economy

Hey, Donald Trump! Listen up. Withdrawing from the Paris climate deal isn't just bad for the planet, but it's also a major missed opportunity for the U. S. economy. 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures exceeding the Paris agreement's target of 1. 5 degrees. This isn't just about the env

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

Teachers and School Leaders Meet Face-to-Face: A Step Toward Resolving Marblehead Strike

On Monday, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) shared their hopes that direct discussions with the School Committee could help find a solution to the ongoing strike. This strike has kept classrooms closed for five school days. The MEA has been eager to sit down with the committee since mediat

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Nov 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Deb Peifer's TikTok Raises Eyebrows After Podcast Abuse Claims

In a twist of events, Zach Bryan's ex, Deb Peifer, took to TikTok to share a cryptic video after Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia accused the country singer of emotional abuse. LaPaglia made these claims on the "BFFs" podcast. In the video, Peifer pours herself a glass of wine, smiles, and spins in a c

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Germany's Political Shake-Up: What Happened?

Germany's government has suddenly changed. The chancellor, Olaf Scholz, fired his finance minister, Christian Lindner, from the Free Democrats Party (FDP). This caused the FDP to leave the governing coalition. Now, Scholz is leading a minority government with the Green Party. He plans to call a conf

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