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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Healing Tendons: A New Hope with Stem Cells and Special Scaffolds

Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci

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Jul 01 2025WEATHER

Europe Feels the Heat: Is This the New Normal?

Western Europe is facing a brutal heat wave. Spain just set a new June record with temperatures hitting 46 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than a summer day in many places. The heat is so intense that health officials have issued red alerts. They're telling people to stay inside during the hottest pa

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Jun 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard in Hot Water: Federal Probe Reveals Campus Antisemitism Issues

Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism o

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

A Witness's Deal: The Twists in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case

In a surprising turn, a man named Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, who is 38 years old, has been allowed to stay in the U. S. for at least a year. This is because he is helping with a big case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Hernandez Reyes was in prison for smuggling people and other crimes, but now he is

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Jun 30 2025HISTORY

A Remarkable Reunion: Soldier and Survivor Meet After 80 Years

In Los Angeles, two elderly men, Jack Moran and Andrew Roth, shared an emotional embrace. Moran, a former U. S. Army soldier, and Roth, a Holocaust survivor, had a unique connection. Decades ago, Moran helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp where Roth was imprisoned. Both men were teenag

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Jun 30 2025SPORTS

Could Caitlin Clark Start Her Own Basketball League?

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's brightest star, has sparked a lot of talk lately. Some people think she could start her own basketball league if she wanted to. This idea came up when Christine Brennan, a sports writer, was talking about Clark on ESPN LA. Brennan mentioned that big companies like Nike, Wil

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Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

How Plants Use Tiny Guides to Shape Their DNA

Plants have a clever way of managing their DNA. They use special proteins called REM transcription factors and a helper protein named GDE1 to direct tiny RNA molecules to specific spots on the DNA. These RNA molecules act like guides, helping to add chemical tags called methyl groups to the DNA. Thi

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Jun 30 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weather: A Quick Look at the Week Ahead

Boston is in for a mix of weather this week. The weekend starts off nice. Sunday will be sunny and warm. It will be comfortable for most people. The air is dry. Humidity is low. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. But don't get too used to it. The heat is coming back. By Monday, temperatu

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Jun 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Shed Storage: What Not to Keep Outside

Outdoor sheds are handy for extra storage, but not everything belongs there. Extreme temperatures can harm many items. Food, for instance, spoils faster in fluctuating heat and cold. Paper boxes of pasta or crackers can attract pests. Clothes and fabrics are also risky. They can mold or get infested

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Jun 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

What Do Americans Really Want in Their Books?

Tom Comitta, an artist and writer, took on a fun challenge. They wanted to create the perfect novel based on what Americans like and dislike in books. The result? Two very different stories in one book. The first story, "Most Wanted, " is a thriller. It has all the things people love: a strong hero

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