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Dec 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Frogs' Homes in Trouble: Why Autumn Matters

Did you know that frogs living near the Yangtze River need different homes as they grow from eggs to adults? Unfortunately, these homes are disappearing due to climate change and cities getting bigger. Scientists found a clever way to figure out which spots are most important to save. They looked at

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

Light and the Brain: How Infrared Helps with Anxiety

Did you know that light can influence your brain and mood? Scientists have found that shining infrared light on a specific part of the brain, called the hippocampus, can boost the growth of new brain cells. This part of the brain is linked to mood disorders, and growing new cells there can help redu

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Why Tiger Woods Missed One Tournament to Play with Son

Golf legend Tiger Woods has been away from the course since 2021, but there are two events he never skips: the Hero World Challenge and the PNC Championship. This year, he missed the Hero World Challenge for the first time ever because of back surgery. Even though he couldn't play, he made sure to b

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Boxing Rematch: Usyk vs Fury - AI Picks the Winner

The big night is almost here! The much-awaited rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is just around the corner. Opinions are divided among boxing greats about who will come out on top. IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is rooting for Fury, while fellow Brits Anthony Joshua and Lennox Le

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Arsenal's January Plans: Patience Over Panic?

Arsenal is having a great start to the season but doesn't have any concrete plans for new players in January, according to Fabrizio Romano. The team is doing well in the Premier League and Champions League, but there's still room for improvement. Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen the squad, but he's

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Managing Leg Stump Growth: A New Technique for Young Injury Patients

Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Trouble in Mayor Adams' Race: Campaign Could Pay Big for Federal Case

Mayor Adams is in hot water. His reelection campaign might be hit with a massive fine because of his federal corruption case. A city watchdog group, the CFB, is considering a penalty called "breach of certification. " This is the worst punishment they can give. It means Adams could lose all the publ

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Boston Sports Fans Share Their 2024 Highlights and Hopes

2024 was a fantastic year for Boston sports. The Celtics won their 18th championship, the Bruins celebrated their 100th anniversary with a win, and the Patriots drafted a promising quarterback. Fans from all over shared their favorite moments. Charlie from the North Shore was thrilled with the Celti

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

UC Campuses Reach Agreement on Handling Gaza Protests

In a recent move, the U. S. Department of Education has settled complaints from Jewish and Muslim students across five University of California campuses. The complaints stemmed from protests last spring over the war in Gaza, alleging that the universities didn't handle antisemitic and anti-Arab hara

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

B. C. Election 2024: A Close Call and a New Face

In 2024, British Columbia's political scene saw a dramatic shift. The New Democrats, led by David Eby, snagged a tiny majority in the election after a nail-biting finish. The Conservatives, under John Rustad, made a strong comeback, splitting the right-wing vote with B. C. United. This left the B. C

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