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Jul 17 2025SPORTS

Detroit Gets a New Basketball Team: Ice Cube's Big3 Brings Excitement to the City

Detroit is buzzing with excitement as the Big3 basketball league brings its unique brand of hoops to town. This time, the city has its own team, the Detroit Amplifiers, or "Amps" for short. The league's founder, Ice Cube, has a soft spot for Detroit, dating back to the late 1980s. He's been a fan of

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

How Fit Kids Think Better: A Danish Study

Researchers in Denmark recently looked into how physical fitness, mental health, and social background affect how well kids aged 10 to 12 do in school. They wanted to see if being active, feeling good, and having a supportive environment make a difference in how kids think and learn. The study focu

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Complex Health Info for Kids

A recent project tackled a big problem: making health information about rare diseases easier to understand. The team built a smart tool that uses a special kind of AI to answer questions about neurocutaneous syndromes. These are complex conditions that affect the skin and brain. The tool was tested

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Jul 17 2025SCIENCE

Tomato Trouble: How Worms Are Outsmarting Farms

Tomatoes are a big deal, especially in California. They're used in lots of foods, but there's a tiny enemy causing big problems. These are called root-knot nematodes, or RKNs for short. They're like little worms that attack tomato plants. Farmers have been using a special gene called Mi-1 to fight t

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Trim Trump's Spending Cuts to Secure Votes

Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c

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Jul 16 2025SPORTS

Khamzat Chimaev's Fight Night Jitters: Will He Finally Step Into the Cage?

Khamzat Chimaev, the MMA fighter known for his impressive skills and frequent fight cancellations, is back in the spotlight. This time, he's gearing up for a title shot against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319. But fans are on edge, wondering if Chimaev will actually show up. Chimaev has a history of p

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Jul 16 2025OPINION

Keeping Food Safe: A Fresh Look at America's Food Safety Plan

Food safety is a big deal. It's not just about having a full stomach; it's about having a safe one. The U. S. is taking steps to make sure that the food on our plates is the safest it can be. This isn't just about slogans or promises. It's about action. The plan involves five key points. First, the

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Old English Medical Wisdom: A Look into Bald's Leechbook

In the world of old English texts, Bald's Leechbook stands out as a treasure trove of medical knowledge. This book is like a guide, starting from the head and going down to the feet, filled with herbal remedies and some notes on how well they work. It's not just about herbs though; there are also re

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Jul 15 2025BUSINESS

Tomato Trade Tussle: US Hits Mexican Imports with 17% Tariff

The US has slapped a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, a move that could make your pizza and salsa more expensive. Why? The US claims Mexican tomatoes are being sold too cheaply, hurting local farmers. But Mexico says their tomatoes are just popular because they're good. This isn't the first time the

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Your Heart's Daily Dance: How Time Affects Your Ticker

Ever wondered why heart attacks happen more in the morning? It's all about your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This rhythm, controlled by a tiny part of the brain and other body clocks, affects how your heart works throughout the day. During sleep, your heart chills out, thanks to a cal

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