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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

What’s Up with Government Spending?

Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Cold Snap: The Unexpected Impact on Men's Health

When the weather outside is frightful, there's more to worry about than just frostbite. A medical expert has pointed out that chilly temperatures can cause a surprising shrinkage in men's private parts. This seasonal condition, nicknamed “winter penis, ” happens when the body pulls back the male gen

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Why Special Ed Costs Are Catching Up with Schools

Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Unveiling Plant Long Noncoding RNAs: Insights from Single-Cell Studies

Scientists have recently discovered a new set of long noncoding RNAs, called lincRNAs, by examining single-cell transcriptomes from various plant tissues, including rice, Arabidopsis, tomato, and maize. These lincRNAs are as specific to certain cell types as messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and play crucial r

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Trouble in Santa Clara: Board and Superintendent Conflict Affects Students

A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

The Secret Battle: Chemotherapy's Impact on Male Fertility

Male germ cell tumors, often called GCT, are quite treatable, with many patients surviving long-term. However, as more people live beyond their cancer diagnosis, doctors are starting to look at the long-term effects of their treatments. One important issue is how male fertility might be affected by

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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 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Adventure Awaits in Temecula: Explore Portals Entertainment

Are you looking for a fun spot for the whole family in Temecula? Portals Entertainment just opened its doors, offering all sorts of fun stuff inside! Chad and Alfred Williams, the owners, wanted to make a place where everyone can have a blast, no matter their age. They started thinking about this in

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

``` Trump's Ed Reboot: Cutting Funds & Ending Mandates ```

``` Ever wondered what Former President Donald Trump has in mind for schools? He aims to stamp out what he labels as "woke" elements and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes avoiding lessons on gender identity and structural racism. He also wants to eliminate diversity offices in schools. His

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

How Pictures Affect Medical Funding on Crowdsourcing Platforms

When it comes to raising money for medical needs online, first impressions really matter. A good image can draw people in and get them interested in donating. Researchers used smart computers to figure out what kinds of pictures work best. They looked at different images and found that certain types

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