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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Monarch Butterflies: Tiny Tag, Big Discovery

Scientists have made a big step forward in tracking monarch butterflies. They are now able to follow individual butterflies on their long journeys from places like Ontario to Mexico. This is possible thanks to tiny, solar-powered radio tags that weigh just 60 milligrams. These tags are attached to the butterflies, which usually weigh between 500 and 600 milligrams. T...

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Nov 17 2025RELIGION

High School Football and the Prayer Dilemma: What's Allowed?

The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspeaker before a state championship game. The Florida High School Athleti...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Bangladesh's Former Leader Faces Death Sentence: What Happened?

Bangladesh's former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been handed a death sentence. This comes after a trial where she was accused of serious crimes during student protests. The protests started over job quotas but grew into a bigger movement against her government. Over 1, 400 people died during these protests. Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since she was ...

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Nov 17 2025SPORTS

Denver's Big Win and the Questions It Raises

Denver's victory over Kansas City was a game-changer, but it also brought up some big questions. The Broncos are now leading the AFC West, and their offense finally found its rhythm in the second half. Bo Nix, the quarterback, seemed frustrated with the slow pace of play calls and even asked for a faster tempo. This has sparked a debate about whether the team should ...

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Energy Rules in Space-Time Theories

In the vast world of space-time theories, scientists are diving deep into something called energy conditions. These are like rules that energy in the universe must follow. In particular, they are looking at a special kind of theory known as generalized teleparallel gravity. This theory is not just one thing. It has different versions. One is pure F(T), another mixes...

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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

CATL's Stock Takes a Hit: What's Going On?

Investors are feeling the heat as CATL, a big name in battery tech, sees its stock prices dip. The drop comes after a key investor decided to sell off part of their stake. This move has sparked concerns, especially with the U. S. keeping a close eye on Chinese-made energy storage systems. The news broke when Huang Shilin, a major player in CATL, announced plans to s...

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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

Acrisure's New Storyteller: A Fresh Face for a Growing Giant

Acrisure, a big name in the insurance world, has just hired Aaron Radelet to be its new chief corporate affairs officer. This is a new job for the company, and it shows they're serious about telling their story to the world. Radelet comes from Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he was in charge of communications. He's excited about Acrisure's future and thinks the compa...

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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

Malls and Money: Why One Shopping Center is Winning the Race

In the world of shopping malls, two big names in Alabama are facing very different futures. Brookwood Mall and Riverchase Galleria have both seen better days, but one is getting a big makeover while the other is struggling to keep up. Brookwood Mall was once the place to be. People loved going there for birthdays, holidays, and just hanging out. But times have chang...

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

How Gut Bacteria and Fats Might Be Linked to Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's like a puzzle with many pieces, and one of those pieces might be the bacteria living in our guts. These tiny organisms, known as gut microbiota, play a big role in how our bodies handle fats, like cholesterol and fatty acids. Researchers are digging deep to understand how gut ba...

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Why Some Teens Struggle with Brushing Their Teeth

Teens in Ireland have varied routines when it comes to brushing their teeth. Some are consistent, while others often miss it. This is particularly true for teens with autism and intellectual disabilities. But it's not just their condition causing this. Other factors are at play. For instance, some teens might lack the necessary support. Others might not grasp the im...

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