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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

Science Meets Culture: How Puerto Rico is Changing the Game in Neuroscience

Puerto Rico is doing something cool with neuroscience. It's not just about labs and textbooks. They're mixing science with their rich culture. This makes learning fun and relatable. The island's history and traditions play a big role. Things like family, music, and food are part of the equation. Thi

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Oct 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building Bridges with Light: Amanda Borrett's Mission

Amanda Borrett sees infrastructure as a tool to bring people together. She has spent nearly 20 years in the broadband industry, working to make sure everyone has access to the internet. As the Vice President of Business Development at eX2 Technology, she helps communities turn their tech ideas into

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Oct 21 2025WEATHER

Alaska's Storms: A Village's Fight Against Nature

In the small village of Kwigillingok, Alaska, nature showed its power in a terrifying way. A man named Steven Anaver found himself in a nightmare when his home started floating away during a massive storm. The storm, leftovers from Typhoon Halong, hit western Alaska hard. It brought strong winds and

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Oct 21 2025CRIME

Boston's Shoplifting Problem: Progress, But Not Perfect

Boston's retail areas are still dealing with a lot of shoplifting. But, there's some good news. The city has started new plans to fight this problem. Police and business leaders talked about this at a recent meeting. The main issue is that stealing hurts everyone. It's bad for small shops, people l

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Columbia's New Mental Health Hub: A Big Step Forward

Columbia is getting a bigger and better mental health center. Burrell Behavioral Health is building a new place on Texas Avenue. This new spot will help more people for a longer time. Right now, the old center on East Walnut Street can only help people for up to 23 hours. The new center will offer

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Oct 21 2025POLITICS

Plymouth's Fight to Preserve Its Historic Heart

Plymouth, Michigan, is at a crossroads. The Christian Science Church property on Ann Arbor Trail is at the center of a heated debate. The church wanted to rebuild and add condos, but the developer dropped out. Still, the fight over what happens next is far from over. The city's master plan is suppo

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Oct 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Birding Blues: When Apps Take Over Your Hobby

Quentin and Owen Reiser, two brothers from Illinois, decided to take on a big year challenge. This means they tried to spot as many bird species as possible in one year. They bought a Kia Sedona and hit the road. Their journey was documented in a film called Listers. They faced many challenges, like

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Oct 20 2025CRIME

Philadelphia's Germantown: A Community in Mourning

A grim discovery has shaken the community of Germantown, Philadelphia. After an extensive search, human remains believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott were found behind a vacant school. Scott had vanished two weeks prior while working her overnight shift at a senior living community in Chest

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Oct 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Embracing Baldness: Women Redefining Beauty and Confidence

More women are choosing to go bald. They are breaking free from old beauty standards. For many, it’s a way to feel strong and confident. Brennan Nevada Johnson decided to shave her head 14 years ago. She did it for practical reasons. She played volleyball in college. Sweat ruined her expensive hair

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Where You Live Can Affect Your Liver

Liver disease is becoming a bigger problem in the US, especially among younger people. One major concern is MASLD, a metabolic-related liver condition. Many deaths from this condition could be prevented. So, why aren't they? Experts are now looking at where people live to find answers. The environm

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