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Feb 26 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Repayment Plans Hit a Snag

The U. S. Department of Education has pulled the plug on online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. This means borrowers can't sign up, renew, or tweak their repayment terms through the federal website. This change comes after a federal court order that stopped key parts of the IDR

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Bali's Battle with the Dengue Virus

Bali is a place where people from all over the world go to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. But there's a serious health problem on the island. Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus, is a big issue. It's not just a minor illness. It can be deadly. The dengue virus is tricky. There are four main ty

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Feb 26 2025EDUCATION

Smile and Learn: How Dental Students See Their Training

Dental students have a lot to say about their hands-on training. They use comparisons and word pictures to describe what they go through. This isn't just about sharing feelings. It's about giving teachers a new way to understand and improve how they teach. Imagine you're a dental student. You're le

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Feb 26 2025CRIME

The Mystery of the Lingering Kiss

Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is lik

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Feb 26 2025LIFESTYLE

Smile Bright: Affordable Teeth Whitening Kit

Everyone wants a bright, white smile, but life gets in the way. Coffee, missed flossing, and aging can dull your teeth. Professional whitening at the dentist's office can be expensive. But, there's a budget-friendly alternative that many people are raving about. The Dr. Dent Teeth Whitening Kit is a

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Baltic Sea: Undersea Cables Under Attack

In the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea, near the Swedish island of Gotland, a critical undersea cable has snapped. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In fact, over the past year and a half, about a dozen undersea cables have been damaged or cut off. These cables are like the

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Feb 26 2025CRIME

Near-Miss at Midway: A Close Call in the Skies

Midway Airport in Chicago witnessed a tense moment on a Tuesday morning. A Southwest Airlines flight, preparing to land, had to swiftly ascend to avoid a smaller jet that was crossing the runway. The incident was caught on an airport webcam and shared online. The smaller jet, a business aircraft, en

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Feb 26 2025EDUCATION

Why Kids in Cantabria Are Dropping Out of Sports

Imagine a world where kids are not getting enough exercise. This is happening in Cantabria, Spain. School physical education classes alone aren't enough to keep kids active. So, kids need to do sports and physical activities outside of school hours. But why do some kids do it, while others don't?

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Belly Trouble: How COVID-19 Changed Kids' Gallbladder Surgeries

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystecto

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Feb 25 2025CRIME

Mystery in Paradise: Three Young Women's Sudden Deaths in Belize

In a shocking turn of events, three young American women were discovered lifeless in their hotel rooms at a beach resort in Belize. The women, identified as Kaoutar Naqqad, Imane Mallah, and Wafae El-Arar, were all in their mid-20s and had been staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort. The incident u

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