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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

How Early Seizures Might Affect Kids Later in Life

Researchers wanted to see how babies who had seizures in the first few weeks of life would do when they reached school age. They looked at kids around 5 or 6 years old who had these early seizures. The goal was to understand how these seizures might affect their development and what factors could pr

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Hidden Dangers in Your Makeup Bag

PFAS chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals, " are found in many makeup products. These chemicals do not break down easily and can stay in the body and environment for a long time. A recent study found over 50 different PFAS chemicals in more than 1, 700 beauty products. This is a lot of potent

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Being Kind is Good for Your Health

Kindness is more than just a nice idea. It's actually good for your health. It makes you feel better and helps others too. It's like a superpower that everyone has. You don't need to be a superhero to use it. Just a little bit of kindness can make a big difference. Kindness is about being nice, hel

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Mississippi State QB's Quick Recovery Sparks Joy

Mississippi State's freshman quarterback, Kamario Taylor, left fans worried when he went down hard in the fourth quarter of a game against Wake Forest. The stadium fell silent as he was helped off the field, and the fear was that he had suffered a serious knee injury. But the story had a happy endin

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Making the Most of Dementia Care: What Makes a Difference?

Dementia care units are like special hospitals for people with dementia. They help manage tough symptoms and improve quality of life. But with more people needing care and not enough space, it's important to figure out how to use these units wisely. A recent study looked at 75 cases of people with

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Global Responses to US Military Action in Venezuela

The world is talking about the recent U. S. military strikes in Venezuela. Many countries are sharing their thoughts and worries. Russia's foreign ministry called the strikes an act of aggression. They said the U. S. used weak excuses to justify the attack. Russia wants to avoid more conflict and h

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

New York's New Mayor Takes a Stand on Old Orders

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made waves on Friday by undoing a bunch of executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. Adams had issued these orders after being charged in 2024 with some serious allegations, including taking illegal campaign money and fancy trips from Turkish folks

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Myanmar's Military Party Takes Early Lead in Controversial Vote

In Myanmar, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is ahead in the initial phase of the recent election. This vote, the first since the 2021 coup, has been met with skepticism from many international observers. The results, shared by state media, show a clear win for the militar

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

USC Football: Is Lincoln Riley the Right Coach?

USC football fans are not happy. They feel like their team is not winning enough games. Coach Lincoln Riley promised to make the Trojans a top team again. But after a 9-4 season, many fans are not convinced. One fan said, "Coach Riley, just do your job. " Another fan joked that if USC plays in the

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

NASCAR's Kenny Wallace Calls Out College Sports and NASCAR's Issues

Kenny Wallace, a well-known NASCAR figure, recently shared his strong opinions on college sports and NASCAR's current state. He believes college sports, especially football and basketball, have grown massively in popularity, while NASCAR has seen a decline. Wallace argues that college sports rankin

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