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May 12 2025POLITICS

California's Bold Move to Clear Streets of Homeless Camps

California, a state known for its sunny weather and high cost of living, is facing a big problem. There are about 187, 000 homeless people in the state. That is a lot of people without a place to call home. About two-thirds of these individuals are living in tents, cars, or out in the open. This is

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May 12 2025EDUCATION

The School Bullying Map: How Power Plays Out in Classrooms and Hallways

Bullying in schools is not a simple, random act. It is a complex issue that involves power struggles between students. These power imbalances can shape how students use and view different spaces within the school. It is important to understand how these dynamics influence where and how bullying happ

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Risky Business: How Money Matters in Iran

In Iran, people often engage in risky behaviors. These behaviors can include anything from not wearing a seatbelt to using drugs. But why do people take these risks? One big factor is money, or the lack of it. Researchers wanted to see how money matters affect risky behaviors. They used a special me

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Surfaces in Cass County: What You Need to Know

Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the

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May 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Coastal Clams: The Heat is On

The future looks hot for coastal clams. As the climate warms, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and intense. This is bad news for certain types of clams that live in shallow waters along coasts. These clams are not only important for the environment but also for the economy, especial

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

Low-Dose Electron Microscopy: A Breakthrough for Sensitive Materials

High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) is a powerful tool for examining materials at the atomic level. However, this technique can be too harsh for certain materials. For example, organic-inorganic halide perovskites, like CH3NH3PbI3, can be easily harmed by the electron beam used

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May 11 2025POLITICS

A Presidential Gift: Trump to Receive Qatar's Luxury Jet

A lavish Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet is on its way to becoming the new Air Force One for President Donald Trump. This superluxury aircraft is a gift from the royal family of Qatar. The jet will serve as the presidential transport until Trump's second term concludes. The jet will be transferred to the Tr

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May 11 2025BUSINESS

Does Buy American Really Mean More Sales?

The idea of supporting local manufacturing is popular. Many people say they would pay extra for products made in the USA. But do they really? One entrepreneur decided to find out. He wanted to know if customers would actually spend more for a product made in the USA. So, he did an experiment.

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May 11 2025CRIME

Helicopter Crashes: The Hidden Dangers of Old Tech

The Marine Corps has been using Super Stallions for over three decades. These helicopters are workhorses, carrying heavy loads and troops. However, they lack modern safety features, like advanced flight data recorders. This gap in technology became painfully clear after a tragic crash in February 20

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May 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Survivors of the Sea: A 55 Day Journey

A rescue mission unfolded recently when five brave fishermen were found alive after drifting at sea for 55 long days. The Ecuadorian navy reported that the five men, hailing from Peru and Colombia, were picked up by a tuna boat named Aldo. These men had been missing since mid-March, leaving their fa

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