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Jul 13 2025SPORTS

The All-Star Game's Fading Glory

The MLB All-Star Game is no longer the star it once was. What used to be a highly anticipated event has now become just another game that many people skip. It's like that old jingle about Buster Brown shoes, where everyone pretends it's a big deal, but it's really just a picture. The sports media l

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How African Refugees Navigate Australia's Health System

African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys

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Jul 11 2025EDUCATION

How Museums Can Teach Doctors About Faith and Healing

Doctors in training often miss out on learning about religion and spirituality. This is a big deal because many patients find comfort and meaning in their faith. But how can medical schools fix this? One cool idea is to take students to museums. Museums have tons of artifacts from different religio

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Jul 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Cities That Might Make You Snooze

A recent study has put Jacksonville, Florida, at the top of a list you might not want to be on. It's been named the most boring big city in the U. S. The study looked at 75 big cities and checked out things like fun stuff to do, places to eat, and big events. Jacksonville didn't score well because i

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Jul 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Too Much: A Fresh Take on Love and Life Across the Pond

Too Much, a new series on Netflix, follows Jessica, a woman in her early 30s, as she moves from New York to London after a tough breakup. The show starts with a funny line about how Americans and Brits see each other. Jessica thinks London will be like the movies, but it's not. She meets Felix, a mu

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts on ISS Enjoy Science, Earth Views, and Polish Pierogi

A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

East Asian Immigrants and Mental Health: What's Stopping Them from Getting Help?

East Asian immigrants are a big part of the growing immigrant population worldwide. They face many struggles, like adapting to a new culture, dealing with discrimination, and managing language and money problems. These challenges can seriously affect their mental health, but there hasn't been much r

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Colorful Journeys: How Young People of Color Navigate Life as LGBTQ+

Young people who are both LGBTQ+ and people of color face a lot of unique challenges. These challenges can affect their mental health, but they are often overlooked in research. A recent study tried to understand their experiences better. The study involved 24 Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ young people.

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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Talking Across Borders: How Online Chats Can Boost Nature Protection

People from Taiwan and Japan recently had online chats about protecting nature and how regular folks can help. The goal was to see if talking across cultures could make them think more deeply about their own beliefs and how they affect the environment. The chats did more than just share ideas. They

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Life After Life: What Near-Death Tales Tell Us

People from all corners of the globe and throughout time have shared stories of near-death experiences (NDEs). These tales are not all the same. Some are quite different. Yet, many have common threads. This makes people wonder: Do these experiences hint at life after death, or are they just tricks o

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