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Jul 03 2025WEATHER

Weather Alert: Stormy Times Ahead for B. C. Interior

The B. C. Interior is bracing for a round of severe thunderstorms. This alert covers a wide area, including places like 100 Mile House, Quesnel, and Prince George. The warning was issued early in the day, around 10:40 a. m. on July 2. These storms could bring more than just rain. Expect strong wind

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

How Thune is Steering the Senate Through Stormy Waters

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is taking a different approach to his role. He's focusing on teamwork and listening to others. This is a shift from the previous leader's style. Thune's method is being tested with a big tax bill. It's a mix of old and new ideas. The bill passed, but it wasn't easy.

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Elite Athletes and Jaw Pain: What's the Deal?

Elite athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what about their jaws? A recent study in Germany dug into this, focusing on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and the use of oral splints among top-tier athletes. TMD is a fancy term for issues with the jaw joint and muscles, causing pain and troubl

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Florida Schools in Limbo: Federal Education Funds on Hold

The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Uncertainty Looms Over UK Finance Chief's Future

The future of Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, is up in the air. On Wednesday, things got tense in Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer didn't promise to keep her in her job. This was a big deal because he had said before that she would stay until the next election. Later, Starmer's off

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Columbia University in the Spotlight: Antisemitism Concerns and Leadership Under Fire

Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Penn University Adjusts Sports Policies Amid Title IX Dispute

Penn University has made some big changes to its sports policies. The school has agreed to stop letting transgender women compete in women's sports. This comes after a dispute with the federal government about Title IX, a law that's supposed to make sure women have equal chances in sports. The univ

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

A New Leader for Massachusetts Schools: Pedro Martinez Steps Up

Pedro Martinez is the new boss of Massachusetts schools. He started his job in the summer. His main goal is to make sure all students get a good education. He wants to work with school leaders to improve things. Martinez is the first Latino to lead the state's education department. He came to the U

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Performance with Seeds and Pitch

Scientists have found a way to make better batteries using seeds and a special coating. They used Indian trumpetflower seeds to create a type of carbon called hard carbon. This carbon is good for storing sodium, which is important for a kind of battery called sodium-ion batteries. But there are som

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Older Adults and Healthcare Gaps: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious gaps in healthcare for older adults across Europe. A recent study dug into this issue, using data from two large surveys conducted in 2020 and 2021. The research focused on older adults who missed out on medical care due to fear of infection, postponed appointme

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