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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Social Security Under Siege: The Impact of Recent Changes

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing significant changes that could impact millions of Americans who rely on it for benefits. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has closed at least 10 field offices across the country. This move, along with the elimination of key

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Feb 28 2025SPORTS

Curry's Unbelievable 56-Point Explosion

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors' star player, had an incredible night. He scored an astonishing 56 points. This was a game against Orlando. Curry made 12 shots from beyond the three-point line. One of these shots was from way beyond midcourt. This shot happened just before the end of the fi

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Republicans' Plan to Hide Tax Cut Costs

Republicans are exploring a significant shift in budgeting that could hide the true cost of extending Trump's tax cuts. This move is part of a larger bill aiming to push forward Trump's agenda. If this plan goes through, it would change how future lawmakers account for spending, with major consequen

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

English Only? Trump's Big Move

Trump is about to make a big change. He plans to sign an order that makes English the official language of the US. This means government agencies and organizations that get federal money can choose if they want to offer services in languages other than English. This order will undo a rule from forme

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Pocket Power: How Tiny Structures Can Hold Big Surprises

Imagine tiny, super-organized sheets made from special molecules called pillararenes. These aren't your average sheets. They have pockets both inside and outside, and they can hold onto things much bigger than you'd expect. First, let's talk about these pillararenes. They're like tiny building bloc

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Eating Well in America: The Hidden Struggle

The United States faces a significant challenge in ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food. This isn't just about having enough food on the table; it's about having the right kind of food that keeps us healthy. Many people in the U. S. struggle to get the nutritious food they need, whic

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Hunger in America: COVID-19 and Food Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to the US. One of the biggest issues is food insecurity. This is when people don't have enough food to live a healthy life. People from racial and ethnic minority groups are hit the hardest by this problem. These groups often face food insecurity

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

TB Case at School: No Need to Panic

Recently, a student at Hartsville High School has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Health officials are working hard to figure out who might have been exposed. But, there's no need to worry. TB isn't easily spread. You can't catch it by just walking by someone or sharing a meal. T

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Feb 28 2025EDUCATION

Farm Safety in the Digital Age

Imagine this: instead of just reading about farm safety, what if you could experience it? That's exactly what a recent project did. They created a game using Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) to teach agricultural safety to high school students. The goal was to see if this high-tech approach could mak

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Women Eat Dirt? The Surprising Truth

In various corners of the globe, women of childbearing age have a peculiar practice. They consume dirt. This isn't a mere oddity; it's a behavior that can lead to severe health problems. This habit is known as geophagy, and it's not isolated to one region. It's a widespread phenomenon. The

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