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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Elon Musk's Government Shake-Up: A Recipe for Disaster

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been in operation for less than two months, but it's already causing significant problems. The public has witnessed a series of airplane safety issues, canceled appointments at the VA, long lines at national parks, and halted medical research. Many

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles of Teens in Kathmandu

In a bustling city like Kathmandu, many teens face a silent battle. This struggle is not about grades or peer pressure. It is about social anxiety. Social anxiety is a strong fear of being judged or rejected in social settings. It is a problem that often starts in early teens and can follow a person

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Parents Fight Back: The Battle for School Control

Over recent weeks, many politicians and media personalities have been vocal about changes at the Department of Education. They seem more worried about the impact on government employees and their benefits than the students these changes are supposed to help. This focus raises questions about their p

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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

What Happens to School Funding if the Education Department Closes?

The U. S. Department of Education has been a subject of debate for some time. Some people advocate for its closure, while others express concern about the potential impact on students. It is important to look at the facts to understand what might happen if the department were to shut down. The In

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Why America's Education System Is Under Threat

The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi

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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

The Fight for Fair Education: How Budget Cuts Impact Kids with Disabilities

Parents of children with disabilities often find themselves in a tough spot. They must fight for their kids' rights to proper education services. This fight can be long, complex, and expensive. Recent changes at the U. S. Education Department might make this battle even harder. The U. S. Education

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Time to Rethink Federal Education Control

The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

Rory McIlroy's Unusual Path to Victory

Rory McIlroy's victory at the Players Championship was not just about skill, but also about adapting to unusual circumstances. The tournament took place on a Monday, which meant the course was empty of other players. This gave McIlroy a unique opportunity. He decided to use this quiet time to his ad

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Smart Solutions for Medical Info

In the world of healthcare, doctors and nurses often have questions about medicines and diseases. To help them, pharmaceutical companies create documents called scientific response documents (SRDs). These documents are like cheat sheets that give quick, evidence-based answers. They include backgroun

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Zapping Viruses: UV Light vs. Hepatitis A in Everyday Liquids

Hepatitis A virus is a tough customer. It can survive in various liquids, making it a challenge to eradicate. Researchers wanted to see how well two types of UV light could knock it out. They tested UV-C light at 254 nanometers and a newer UV-C LED light at 279 nanometers. The goal was to find out h

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