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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Raising the Bar: Hart District's Push for Better Test Scores

The William S. Hart Union High School District is on a mission to boost student performance in English, math, and science. Despite some progress, a significant number of students are still falling short of state standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test

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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Time for South Carolina to Rethink Social Studies

In South Carolina, there's a growing concern that social studies is taking a backseat to other subjects in schools. With the state's 250th anniversary of independence on the horizon, many wonder why young students aren't spending more time learning about history, civics, geography, and economics. T

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Jan 04 2026CRYPTO

Mutuum Finance: A New Era in Decentralized Lending

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. They are close to launching their V1 protocol, which is a big deal for lending and borrowing. The project has raised almost $20 million during its presale, with over 18, 600 people holding their tokens. The presale is

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

What Matters Most? Chinese Medical Students and Patient Info Sharing

Chinese medical students are at the forefront of a big question: what info should they share with patients facing serious illness? A recent study dug into this, looking at what factors students weigh most when deciding what to tell patients. It turns out, not all students prioritize the same things.

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Jan 04 2026OPINION

Oregon's Nonprofits Face a Tough Challenge

Oregon's nonprofits are in a tight spot. They help people with education, health, jobs, and other essential services. But now, they're under a lot of pressure. Federal money is drying up. Local governments can't keep up with their promises. At the same time, more people need help because housing is

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Jan 04 2026WEATHER

Baltimore's Weather: A Rollercoaster of Warmth and Rain

Baltimore is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. After a chilly start, temperatures will climb, but rain is also on the way. Sunday will be the coldest day, with sunshine and a high of 38 degrees. Winds will blow gently between 5 to 9 mph. As night falls, clouds will roll in, and temperatures

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Giggling to Good Health: How Laughter Yoga Helps Kids

Laughter yoga is a unique way to boost health without using medicine or invasive treatments. It combines deep breathing with laughter exercises. The idea is to laugh on purpose, even if it feels silly at first. This review looked at studies to see how laughter yoga affects children's well-being. Th

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

How ALKBH5 and NEAT1 Team Up to Fuel Head and Neck Cancer

ALKBH5, a protein that removes a specific chemical tag from RNA, is known to make head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) more aggressive. But how exactly it does this has been a mystery. Now, researchers have uncovered a new pathway involving ALKBH5, a long non-coding RNA called NEAT1, and tw

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Dog Joint Issues: A Common Problem in Sweden's Canine Companions

In Sweden, many young adult dogs face joint problems. Hip and elbow dysplasia (HD and ED) are two serious conditions that affect dogs' mobility. These issues are common in various breeds. A recent study aimed to find out how widespread these problems are and if they are linked. The study looked at

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Jan 04 2026BUSINESS

Flint's 2025: Growth, Gaps, and Goodbyes

Flint saw a lot of changes in 2025. New buildings went up, and some old problems stayed. It was a year of big plans and a few setbacks. First, let's talk about the good stuff. Flint got some shiny new spots. A new YMCA opened downtown in April. It's part of a bigger project called LiveWell on Harri

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