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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Coding and Pasta: A Fun Way to Learn Tech Skills

A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Kids' Mental Health: Schools Matter More Than We Thought

Schools did more than teach lessons during the pandemic. They kept kids' mental health in check. A recent study dug into health records of over 185, 700 kids in California. It found that kids who went back to school sooner had fewer mental health issues. This included depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Gaza's Kids Still Starving Despite Aid Boost

The situation in Gaza is still dire. Even after a ceasefire was called, thousands of kids are still severely malnourished. The U. N. children's agency shared this troubling update. They said that in October alone, 9, 300 children needed treatment for severe malnutrition. That's a lot! Things were w

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Dec 06 2025OPINION

From Politics to Plates: A Man's Fight Against Hunger

Billy Shore, a man who once navigated the stormy seas of politics, found his true calling in a different kind of battle. Instead of chasing political victories, he turned his attention to a more pressing issue: hunger. In 1984, while the world was gripped by the horrors of famine in Ethiopia, Shore

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Mid-Missouri's Unexpectedly Calm Flu Season: What's Making Kids Sick Instead?

Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

When Kids' Hearts Slow Down: What Helps and What Doesn't

Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth

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Dec 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Emperor's Children: Why They Need a Healer

The Emperor's Children, a faction of Space Marines who turned traitor, have gotten a lot of new models lately. They have fancy leaders, tough soldiers, and even flying monsters. But there's one thing missing: a healer, or apothecary. In the game, when a soldier falls, they're gone. But other factio

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Smartphones and Kids: A Growing Concern

Smartphones are everywhere, and kids are getting them younger than ever. But is this a good thing? New research suggests that children who get smartphones before age 12 might face more health issues. The study, which looked at data from over 10, 000 kids across the U. S. , found that early smartphon

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

How Do We Value Health Differently for Kids and Adults?

People often think about health in different ways when it comes to adults and children. This idea is important in health studies. Researchers wanted to see how people value health states for adults compared to children. They looked at many studies to find out. The results showed that people might v

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Nov 28 2025EDUCATION

How Family Bonds Shape College Success for Immigrant Kids

The journey of young adults to college completion is not just about grades and test scores. It's also about the support and relationships they have at home. But here's an interesting twist: for kids of immigrants, the story is a bit different. Researchers looked into how family relationships during

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