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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025SPORTS

Football Season Changes: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Transfer Window

Marks the calendar for some Summer football buzz. Athletes pursuing new pathways, clubs eyeing talents, and fans wondering about the next big moves. The summer transfer window for 2025 is the game-changer everyone is talking about. Picture this: summer sun, cooler drinks, the rush

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Chinese Social Media

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Life Habits and Brain Health: The Big Impact of Everyday Choices

Everyday choices matter! They matter a lot. They can make a big difference in how our brains work as we get older. Researchers took a close look at how certain habits and life factors affect our brains. They looked at folks with different levels of brain problems. They found two big groups of p

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Kefir's Amazing Gut-Friendly Adventure

In a fascinating study, researchers dug deep into the world of gut health. What they found was that the gut microbiome--that's the tiny world of bacteria living in your digestive system--changing. This change was particularly noticeable in those folks who are overweight or obese. This was true fo

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

What Makes a Good Community?

Communities are essential. As they grow, they play an even bigger role with our elderly friends, family, and other people facing long term problems of daily life. But unfortunately too often older people who need extra care are left in the shadows. This is a real problem and there is no clear answer

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Invites: Who Can Join the Party?

Apple launched a new app called Invites for iPhone users, but it's not for everyone. First things first, the Invite app is exclusive to iPhone users. If you're rocking an Android or an old iPhone with iOS 17 or earlier, you're out of luck. You need to have iOS 18, the latest version.

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real ki

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unfair Heat: Caste and Work in India's Scorching Waves

India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202

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