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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Chemicals in Products: What Databases Tell Us

Knowing what chemicals are in products is crucial for keeping people safe, following rules, and letting products be reused. Scientists looked at databases from different places to see what information they have. They found 57 databases, but many are different in what they cover and how they show dat

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

A Lake, a Fish, and a Parasite: What You Need to Know

Imagine enjoying a nice meal of fish from Iseo Lake in northern Italy. That's what one person did, but a month later, they found an unexpected guest in their stool: a worm segment. This wasn't just any worm; it was a part of a tapeworm from the Dibothriocephalus genus. How did this happen? The fish

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Order Stirs Debate on Aviation Diversity

President Trump kicked off his term by issuing an executive order that put an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order, titled "Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation, " argued that these programs disadvantage hard-working America

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

School Shooting in Nashville: A Deadly Day and Unanswered Questions

On Wednesday, Nashville's Antioch High School witnessed a tragic event that left students and staff in shock. Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, opened fire in the school's cafeteria, killing one of his classmates, Josselin Corea Escalante, and then taking his own life. The shooting spree las

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Safe Shots: Mixing Vaccines for Infants

Imagine this: scientists wanted to know if mixing three different shots at once was safe for tiny tots. In a study done from June to October 2023, 600 babies aged 3 months were split into three groups. One got no shots (yikes! ), another got one shot each month, and the last group got all three shot

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

NYC School Board Objects to Trump's Immigration Order

On Wednesday night, New York City's school board, called the Panel for Educational Policy, disagreed with a recent order by President Trump. This order allows federal immigration officers to make arrests at "sensitive" places, including schools. The board passed a resolution that keeps these officer

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Moving Homeless Residents: Safety Concerns at Elgin School

This week, some parents at Elgin Math and Science Academy (EMSA) raised serious concerns about safety after the city moved homeless residents to a hotel right across the street from the school. The city decided to relocate around 40 people from a long-standing homeless camp along the Fox River to th

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Schools in South Carolina Delay Opening on Friday

Winter weather has caused some schools in South Carolina to adjust their schedules for Friday, January 24. Snow and ice are clearing, but safety remains a priority. Many districts will start classes two hours later than usual. This delay allows roads to be assessed and gives everyone more time to tr

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Healthy Habits in Cancer Care: Voices from a Safety-Net Clinic

You might think you know what patients with cancer face when it comes to eating healthy and exercising. But have you heard from those in safety-net clinics? These are places where the underinsured or uninsured go for care. Turns out, they've got their own set of challenges and advantages. Imagine n

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Gender Order: A Hidden Battle Over Fetal Rights

Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-

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