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Feb 13 2025EDUCATION

Brain Power in the Countryside: How Education Can Boost Rural Farming

Rural areas in China are getting a boost from a unique program. The "One Village, One University Student" initiative is all about bringing fresh minds to the countryside. The goal? To create a workforce that genuinely understands and loves agriculture. This isn't just about having more people in the

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Show: Why All the Fuss?

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was a massive deal, drawing in over 133 million viewers. It was different. Instead of playing old hits, Lamar focused on his new album, GNX. He even included a song called “Not Like Us, ” which took a shot at Drake. This was a bold move, as no one had ever d

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Understanding the Drug Scene: What We Miss in the Conversation

Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye

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Feb 10 2025EDUCATION

Japan's Medical Students and Their Slanted Course Reviews

Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Kennedy Center Takeover

The news was announced on a regular Friday. A certain figure with a controversial name has promised big changes for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. He said he planned on removing most board members and appoint himself as president of the Center. The man, whose

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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Youth and Agriculture

'High school students from Fort St. James Secondary School got a unique opportunity to dive into the world of agriculture. Nikayla Leatherdale and Joshua Hoy joined a group of cattle producers and ranchers from the Nechako Valley region. They discussed the ins and outs of agriculture and how it affe

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Meth use in Mexican Queer Culture

There's more to drug use among gay males in Mexico than meets the eye. It's not just about the substances themselves, but also the intersection of identity and culture. Analysts initially looked into this topic with a zoom at some biomedical factors. Which is fine to get us started. According to rec

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Feb 08 2025LIFESTYLE

THAILAND'S GREEN TURN: A YOUTUBE TALE

Over the past year, Thailand has made international headlines for its bold decision to legalize recreational marijuana. The shift has changed more than just the laws. It has altered how the world sees the country. The change became even more apparent on YouTube. Between March and September,

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Feb 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Cold Can't Keep Love Away in 2025

So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs in the Fields: Genomics Unveils Pesticide Puzzles

When it comes to farming, little critters are often overlooked. But, arthropods like bugs and spiders are really important players on the farm. These critters have special ways to deal with poisons, particularly pesticides and pollutants. Then again, what if their survival isn't just up to pest

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