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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Romania's Government Holds On Amid Pension Reform Chaos

Romania's government managed to stay in power after a recent vote, but not everyone is happy. The vote was about a plan to change retirement rules for judges and prosecutors. The idea is to make them work longer and get less money when they retire. This is not the first time they've tried this. A co

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Dec 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Neighbors and Business Clash Over Quarry Truck Traffic

A small town in Warren County is facing a big problem. The issue? Too many trucks from a nearby quarry. Residents say the heavy traffic is causing damage and danger. They've had enough and asked for changes. The town listened. At a recent meeting, officials agreed to limit the number of trucks. Now

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

A Travel Scam Leaves Florida Students and Parents in the Lurch

A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

How Military Physical Therapists Are Trained to Handle Tough Injuries

Military physical therapists (PTs) have a big job. They deal with a lot of muscle and bone injuries. These injuries are common in the military. So, PTs need special training to handle them. The Military Musculoskeletal (MSK) PT residency program was created for this reason. It helps PTs become exper

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Dec 14 2025CRIME

Shooting on Campus: What Happened at Brown University?

A tragic event unfolded at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on a Saturday afternoon. Two students lost their lives, and nine others were hurt in a shooting that took place during final exams. The incident happened just after 4 p. m. in the Barus & Holley building, which is home to the S

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Dec 14 2025CRIME

Life After the Unthinkable: Two Students Face Gun Violence Again

Two students at Brown University know all too well the terror of a school shooting. They've lived through it before. Mia Tretta was just 16 when she was shot during the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School. She lost her best friend that day. The shooter, a 16-year-old boy, killed two people and

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Dec 14 2025CRIME

A Marine's Tragic End: A Call for Safer Roads

In Panorama City, a terrible accident took the lives of three people, including a young Marine and his girlfriend. Adrian Carrillo, just 26 years old, was driving his blue Ford Mustang when a gray Plymouth minivan ran a red light and crashed into his car. The minivan driver was fleeing from another

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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

A Plane's Close Call: Engine Trouble and a Safe Return

A plane heading to Tokyo had a rough start on Saturday. Right after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport, a piece of the engine cover broke off and caught fire. The plane had to turn back quickly, and luckily, everyone on board was safe. The flight, operated by United Airlines, w

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Avoid These 9 Bad Habits to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Dentists know a lot about keeping teeth healthy. They have seen many people with gum disease and cavities. Some habits can harm your teeth, even if you brush and floss regularly. Here are nine things dentists avoid to keep their teeth in top shape. Chewing ice is a big no-no. It can break your teet

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Checking if a Health Quiz Works for Honduran Students

Researchers wanted to see if a health behavior survey, called the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), works well for university students in Honduras. This survey is used a lot around the world to check how people take care of their health. But, no one had really tested if it makes sense

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