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Feb 27 2025CRIME

Who's at Risk? Unpacking Homicide Trends in the US

Homicide is a major killer in the US, especially for those under 45. It's not just about where you live, but who you are. Race, ethnicity, and sex all play a role. But, we need a bigger picture. We need to look at all these factors together. This will help us understand the full story. It will

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Why Not Encourage More Babies?

Let's talk about something that might surprise you: the idea of encouraging people to have more babies. This isn't about forcing anyone to do anything. It's about looking at the bigger picture and considering why some people think it's a good idea. First, let's talk about the elephant in the room:

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Political Divide: A Congresswoman's Controversial Stance

In January, a Pennsylvania congresswoman stirred up controversy. She posted a message on her social media account. She said that white supremacy and xenophobia are the real values of the political right. She claimed these values are not from the teachings of Christ. This statement sparked a heated d

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Feb 18 2025HEALTH

When Legs Go Wrong: Achilles Tendon Rupture and Blood Clots

Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury that can lead to blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is true whether the injury is fixed with surgery or not. A recent study looked into how often this happens and what factors might make it more likely. The study focused on people in

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Birth Decline: Putin's Russia Faces a Serious Problem

The baby count in Russia plunged to alarming lows under Putin's presidency. The Russian government now faces a stark issue: the country's birth rate hit its lowest point since 2000. This drop is a big concern for Russia's future. Experts say Russia needs more babies to keep its population ste

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

GOP going along with Trump's Choices

Behind some key doors in DC, some things are happening that might surprise some people. Important people, we are talking about key senators who have the power to make or break things. It's all about choices for the president Trump. Two of his choices: Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. have b

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

What Makes Us Healthy? Exploring the Early Life and Family Factors Impacting Kids' Health

You know how families and babies live at birth matter? Well, a study dug into how these early life factors can affect kids heart health, diet and physical activity. This was about kids at ages 8, 9 and 10 years old, before puberty. The study wanted to check out if things like economic status, fami

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Danger Heights in a City’s Postcode

What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Why Do Kids Get Involved in Crime?

People around the world agree that children are still growing and learning. Their judgment isn't fully developed, so punishment is not the best way to deal with them. A study took a close look at 315 kids in Turkey. The kids were 83 boys and 17 girls. Of these kids, 33. 7 percent were involved in t

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Who's American? A Look at Stereotypes Over 17 Years

In the United States, where diversity is growing, a common stereotype is that being American means being White, while being foreign means being Asian. Researchers have been examining this stereotype for years, but this study is the largest so far, covering 17 years and over 666, 000 people. The stu

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