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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

A Little Girl's Journey to Clear Sounds

A five-year-old girl named Eliza has a rare condition called microtia. This means her outer ears and ear canals did not develop properly. For most of her life, she could only hear muffled sounds, like being underwater with headphones on. But now, thanks to a special surgery, she can hear clearly for

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Sep 29 2025POLITICS

Revamping The Washington Post: A New Vision for Opinions

The Washington Post is undergoing a significant transformation, led by its new opinion editor, Adam O'Neal. At just 33 years old, O'Neal is tasked with reshaping the editorial pages of this major newspaper. O'Neal's journey to this role is quite remarkable. He joined The Post in July, bringing with

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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

Bacteria Turned into Cancer Fighters: A New Hope or Just Hype?

Scientists have come up with a clever trick to fight cancer. They took a common bacteria, Salmonella, and tweaked its genes to make it a cancer-fighting tool. This isn't just any bacteria; it's been modified to seek out and attack tumors. The idea is to inject these smart bacteria into tumors, where

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Sep 29 2025HEALTH

Deli Dilemma: Colorado Stores Pull Pasta Salads Over Bacteria Fears

Albertsons Stores in Colorado are facing a food safety issue. They have pulled certain deli items from their shelves. The concern? Possible listeria contamination. This isn't just a local problem. It's part of a bigger recall involving multiple states. The main culprits are two types of pesto bowti

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Sep 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs Who Share a Birthday on September 28th

September 28th is a special day for many famous faces. It's the birthday of actors, musicians, and even a philosopher. Let's dive into the lives of some notable people born on this day. First up, there's Mira Sorvino. She's an actress who's been in many movies. Did you know her middle name is Kathe

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Sep 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Venice Beach's Roller-Skating Guitar Legend: Harry Perry's Unstoppable Spirit

Venice Beach is a place full of life and unique characters. One person stands out: Harry Perry. He's been a familiar sight on the boardwalk since 1974. Perry, now 75, is known for roller-skating while playing guitar. He wears a turban and visor, and he's always ready to perform. Perry's journey to

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Democrats Take a Stand

In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Right now, Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill. Democrats are saying no to a bill that keeps the government running unless Republicans agree to some changes. Specifically, they want to reverse cuts to Medicaid, restore funding for pub

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

Seychelles Election Heads for Second Round

In a surprising turn of events, the Seychelles presidential race is headed for a runoff. The electoral commission announced that neither of the top candidates secured the required majority in the first round. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie and current President Wavel Ramkalawan will now face eac

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Sep 28 2025EDUCATION

Young Leaders Show Us How to Talk Differently

In a world where disagreements often turn into arguments, some young people are setting a great example. They are showing us that it's possible to talk about tough topics without getting angry or disrespectful. These students are from Bradley University. They come from different political groups, b

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Sep 28 2025EDUCATION

Minnesota's Bold Move: Teaching Resistance in Schools

Minnesota is making waves with its new social studies standards, set to roll out in fall 2026. These standards include a new "liberated" ethnic studies strand, which will be taught in classrooms across the state. Sixth-graders will dive into "Protest Art and the Movement for Black Lives, " learning

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