CULTURE

Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Guess Who Didn't Know This Famous New York Song?

A New York mayoral candidate found himself in a bit of a pickle recently. Zohran Mamdani, who's running for office, was on a music podcast called Track Star. The host, Jack Coyne, played a game called "Name That Tune" with him. Mamdani did pretty well at first, guessing songs by Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, an

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

LA: A City That Eats Dreams for Breakfast

LA is more than just a city; it's a character with a mind of its own. It's a place that can make or break you, and it's not shy about showing off its power. I Love LA is a show that gets this. It's about a group of friends trying to make it big in a city that's always watching. The show starts with

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Oct 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Halloween Costumes: Celebrities Dressing Up as Icons

Halloween is a time when celebrities have fun dressing up as their favorite stars. This year, many famous people chose to honor iconic figures with their costumes. Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts dressed as Serena Williams and Kendrick Lamar, showing their love for sports and music. Paris Hilton went a

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Iron Oxides for Better Rice Crops

Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. But growing it needs a lot of nitrogen. Usually, farmers add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil. But what if there's a better way? A recent study found that iron oxides, which are common in soil, can help certain bacteria fix nitrogen naturally.

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Oct 29 2025LIFESTYLE

The Mystery of 67: How a Number Became a Global Phrase

In 2025, the word of the year was not a word at all, but a number: "67". This number became a popular phrase among young people, and it's not just any number, it's pronounced "six-seven". It's not clear where it came from, but it's been used in different ways by different people. Some say it means

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Oct 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unlocking History Through Smell: A Unique Museum Experience

In Düsseldorf, Germany, a unique museum exhibition is challenging visitors to explore history in a whole new way—through their sense of smell. "The Secret Power of Scents" at the Kunstpalast museum invites guests to journey through over a thousand years of cultural history, not by looking, but by sn

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Oct 27 2025BUSINESS

Local Leaders Make Waves in Their Fields

In the world of engineering, Mehdi Mehrabi, Ph. D. , P. E. , has just taken on a big new role. He's now the manager of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) division at McCarthy Engineering Associates Inc. Mehrabi isn't new to the game. He's been a senior mechanical engineer there for a whi

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Oct 26 2025BUSINESS

Treating Customers Right: A Lesson in Respect

In a bank, a teller scolded a customer for not filling out a deposit slip correctly. The man calmly took the criticism, joking that he was used to it from his teenagers at home. This small story shows how important it is to treat customers with respect. Good customer service is key to any business'

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Carers: How Doctors and Nurses in China Handle Grief

In China, healthcare is getting better, but there's a big issue that's often overlooked: how doctors and nurses deal with grief after a patient dies. A recent study tried to understand this better. They talked to 20 healthcare workers and observed them to see how they cope with loss. The study foun

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

The White House's Movie Magic: A Theater's Last Curtain Call

The White House has lost a piece of its cinematic history. The Family Theater, a cozy spot for presidents and their guests to enjoy films, is gone. It was torn down to make space for a new ballroom. This theater was a big deal. It started as a cloakroom in 1942. Over the years, it became a favorite

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