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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

The Insula: A Key Player in Psychiatric Disorders

Ever wondered how our brains process those inner feelings like heartbeats or breaths? A recent study delved into this, focusing on people with anxiety, depression, and/or eating disorders (ADE). Researchers compared these individuals' brain activity to healthy folks during tasks that involved either

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Tufts University Backpedals on Moulton Internships

Tufts University has reversed its initial statement that they would end internships with Rep. Seth Moulton's office due to his views on transgender athletes. The political science department chair, David Art, had allegedly told Moulton's team that Tufts wouldn't facilitate internship opportunities a

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Nov 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

Weather Woes Drive Immigration: A Closer Look

Extreme weather events, like droughts and storms, are pushing people from Mexico to cross the border into the U. S. illegally. As climate change worsens, these weather patterns are making life tougher for farmers and anyone dependent on agriculture. Also, those who have migrated are less likely to r

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court: Mark Meadows' Election Case Stays in Georgia

The Supreme Court has said no to moving former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows' election interference case to a federal court. This case is happening in Georgia, where Meadows is one of 19 people accused of trying to keep Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election. Meadows argued that h

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Recent Changes in US Government: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Lead New Efficiency Department

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new department aimed at cutting down federal bureaucracy. This move is part of Trump's promise to give Musk significant control over government spending. The new departmen

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Nov 13 2024ENVIRONMENT

Secret Climate Talks Without Top Polluters

The annual UN climate conference is happening in Azerbaijan, but the world's biggest polluters and strongest economies aren't sending their top leaders. China, the US, India, and Indonesia—countries responsible for over 70% of global heat-trapping gases—are notably absent. Climate scientist Bill Har

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Texas and Trump: A New Immigration Battle

When Donald Trump was running for president, he promised big changes to immigration. He wanted to stop people from becoming citizens just because they were born in the U. S. He also wanted to send back millions of people living in the U. S. illegally. Texas could play a big role in making these chan

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Governor Healey Criticizes Moulton’s Trans Comments

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently expressed her frustration with US Representative Seth Moulton’s remarks about transgender athletes. Healey, one of the country’s first openly lesbian governors, believes the Democratic Party should discuss its election defeat openly, but without targeting

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

A Scientist's Journey to Better Scalps

Dr. James Kilgour had a tough time with his scalp. He dealt with rosacea, which left his skin dry and itchy. So, he set out to find a solution. He tried lots of products from stores, but none really worked. That’s when he decided to solve the problem himself. Kilgour studied medicine and later

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Who Will Lead Trump's Education Team?

President-elect Trump is considering several names for his Education secretary. Some are state superintendents, while others are from outside organizations. The choice could signal Trump's plans for the department, which he has discussed eliminating. Experts suggest Trump might pick a strong state

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