CULTURAL IMPACT

Aug 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oasis: From British Icons to American Sensations

Oasis, the band that rocked Britain from the start, is finally making waves in America. The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have always been a force to reckon with, known for their fiery personalities and legendary music. While they were already superstars in the UK, America took a bit longer to catch on. It's surprising to see Oasis selling out stadiums in the U...

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Aug 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-Fi TV Shows That Defined the 1980s

The 1980s was a decade of big hair, bold music, and groundbreaking television. It was also a time when science fiction on TV was finding its footing. With special effects improving and storytelling becoming more sophisticated, viewers had a lot to look forward to. One standout show was "Alien Nation, " which aired in 1989. This series took the buddy-cop genre into s...

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Aug 20 2025EDUCATION

How Childhood Shapes Where You Fit In As An Adult

What makes you feel like you fit in? It turns out, your childhood plays a big role. A recent study looked at how experiences from childhood affect how connected people feel as adults. The study gathered data from over 200, 000 people across 22 different countries. It found that having a good relationship with parents, especially mothers, and being in good health as a...

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Jul 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities We Loved: A Wave of Goodbyes

It's been a tough month for fans around the world. Four beloved figures have passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of many. Ryne Sandberg, the Chicago Cubs' legendary second baseman, lost his battle with cancer. Fans gathered at Wrigley Field, leaving flowers and memorabilia at his statue. They shared stories and tears, remembering how he made being a Cubs fan sp...

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Jun 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How Davido Built a Music Empire and Stayed True to His Roots

Davido, a Nigerian artist, took a big risk when he left school to pursue music. His dad wasn't happy, but Davido's gamble paid off. He's now performing at the Essence Festival of Culture 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This is a huge deal, especially for someone who bet everything on Afrobeats, a genre that was still finding its footing outside of West ...

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

Celebrating Freedom: Juneteenth Events Adapt to Modern Challenges

Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, is a significant day in American history. However, this year, celebrations faced new hurdles. In Bend, Oregon, organizers initially called off their public festival due to safety concerns, reflecting a broader climate of tension. Kenneth Adams, one of the planners, hig...

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May 24 2025HEALTH

Food and Mind: The Immigrant Struggle

Immigrants and refugees often face a tough journey, both before and after they move to a new country. This journey can lead to serious problems with getting enough food and with their mental health. These issues are connected, and they affect certain groups of immigrants more than others. These groups include pregnant women, refugee parents, women immigrants, and you...

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May 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Your Food: What Farmers Face

Weather patterns are shifting in ways that are making it tough for farmers to grow crops. This is not just about heatwaves or droughts. It is about how these changes are making it hard to predict when to plant or harvest. Farmers are facing a new set of challenges that they have never had to deal with before. This is not just a problem for farmers. It is a problem fo...

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Apr 30 2025SCIENCE

Warming's Hidden Impact on Highland Barley

The effects of climate change are complex and far-reaching. One of the lesser-known impacts is on the tiny world of microbes that live on the leaves of plants, known as the phyllosphere. This is especially true for highland barley, a crucial crop in Tibet. Recent experiments in Lhasa have shown that warmer temperatures can significantly reduce barley yields. The ...

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

Psychotrauma: East Meets West

In March 2024, a symposium brought together Japanese and Western experts to discuss how each culture views and handles psychotrauma. This event highlighted the differences in how trauma is understood and managed in Japan and the West. Japan has faced its share of psychological trauma. From World War II to frequent natural disasters, the nation has seen it all. Ho...

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