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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

How Working Memory Helps Kids Solve Puzzles

Kids grow up learning to figure things out in two main ways: inductive reasoning, where they make guesses based on what they see, and deductive reasoning, where they use rules to solve problems. Both of these skills depend on something called executive functions, which include working memory, inhibi

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Dec 09 2024BUSINESS

Big Companies Hire Protection After CEO Shooting

The tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of action among major companies. To safeguard their top executives, businesses are now hiring protection managers. Just a few days after the incident, Amazon advertised for an executive protection manager. The job invo

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Security After Shocking CEO Killing

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has prompted many businesses to step up their security measures. Some companies have temporarily closed their headquarters, while others have scrubbed their websites of executive photos. Companies across various industries are hiring mor

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

Learning to Adapt: How Mental Agility Helps Our Motor Skills

Have you ever tried to learn a new skill, like playing the piano or riding a bike? It's not just about physical practice; your brain plays a big role too. Scientists have discovered that our mental abilities, known as executive functions, can significantly impact how well we learn new motor skills.

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Boosting Brainpower: Why Active Games Beat Regular Exercise for Kids' Brains

Did you know that certain types of physical games can make a big difference in how kids' brains develop? Researchers found out that games which engage the mind while the body moves, called “cognitively engaging physical activities” or CEPA, are better at boosting kids' thinking skills than regular e

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Jail Time, Gets Unsupervised Release

In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Growing Up and Thinking Fast: How Puberty Affects Brain Development in Teen Girls

Have you ever wondered how growing up affects how well you can focus and make decisions? Scientists recently explored this in a group of teenage girls. They found that girls who went through puberty earlier or later than their peers had different abilities in tasks that required quick thinking and f

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Changes: New Executives in Music Industry

Welcome to the executive shuffle! The music industry is buzzing with new hires and promotions. Let's start with EMI Records Japan. Shintaro Aki is the new managing director, bringing over 20 years of experience, including a stint at Warner Music Japan. He's known for his work with artists like Super

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Chance to Cut Biden's Green Red Tape

President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Voter Purge

Virginia has turned to the U. S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that blocks the state from removing 1, 600 voters it suspects are noncitizens. A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court's ruling that these voters were incorrectly removed. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngk

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