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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Nepal's Royal Comeback: A Nation Divided

Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, recently returned to a warm welcome in Kathmandu. Thousands of supporters gathered, hoping to bring back the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the state religion. The crowd chanted slogans and blocked the main entrance to the airport, causing passengers to walk to

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Cities: Security and Urban Myths

Smart cities are all the rage these days. They promise a future where technology makes life easier and safer. But how do we know if these cities are truly secure? One way to figure this out is by using something called the K-Means Clustering (KMC) + Decision Tree (DT) algorithm. This fancy name is j

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Protest Leader Faces Deportation: What's Really Going On?

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is in hot water. He was recently arrested by federal immigration agents. This happened after he played a big role in protests at Columbia University. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrest. They said it was because of President Donald Trump’s

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Mar 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 4a Users Face Battery Dilemma

Google's Pixel 4a, a 2020 Android phone, recently faced a significant issue that left many users frustrated. The problem started with a mandatory software update that was pushed out earlier this year. This update caused some models to have extremely poor battery life. Users were left wondering why t

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Lockdowns: Did They Do More Harm Than Good?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the world, with lockdowns being one of the most controversial responses. In March 2020, cities across the United States, including Cambridge, Massachusetts, shut down schools and businesses to curb the spread of the virus. The decision to i

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Why We Crave Instant Answers and How It Affects Us

Epistemic curiosity is a fancy term for our desire to know things. In today's world, information is everywhere, and it's easy to get. But how does our curiosity work in this information overload? Researchers have come up with a new idea. They say our curiosity is driven by two things: interest and u

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Torture Survivors: A Look at the Hidden Scars

The journey of asylum seekers is often marked by horrific experiences that go beyond what meets the eye. Torture and abuse, whether physical or psychological, leave deep scars that are not always visible. A recent study in France focused on these invisible wounds, examining the experiences of 495 as

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

How Words Shape Our Pain: The Power of Labels

Hip pain is a common issue that can significantly impact daily life. The way medical professionals describe this pain can greatly influence how patients understand and manage it. When doctors explain hip pain as simple "wear and tear, " patients might think surgery is the only solution. This perspec

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Mar 10 2025EDUCATION

Campus Mental Health: Students Help Improve the Measuring Stick

Students today face a lot of pressure. From academics to social life, the stress can be overwhelming. This is why mental health services on campus are so important. But how do we know if these services are really helping students? That's where the Youth Service Satisfaction Scale (YSSS) comes in

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Putting the Squeeze on Bone Health: How Weight Affects Ultrasound Readings

Bones are like the foundation of a building, and just like a building, they need to be checked for strength and stability. One way to do this is by using ultrasound to measure something called frequency-dependent attenuation (FDA) in the heel bone, or calcaneus. This measurement can vary depending o

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