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Aug 11 2025CRIME

Mexico's Struggle Against Women's Killings: Laws Fall Short

Mexico made big moves to protect women. They introduced laws against femicide, changed divorce rules, and made abortion safer. But did these changes make a difference? Not really. Despite all these efforts, women in Mexico are still being killed at alarming rates. The idea was simple. Make femicide

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Aug 10 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Kids Act Mean Online? A Look at Trolling and Why It Happens

Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found

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Aug 05 2025POLITICS

Why the U. S. Wants to Change the Name of a UN Aviation Program

The U. S. is pushing for a name change and funding cut for a UN aviation program that supports women's involvement in the industry. The program, currently called the Gender Equality Programme, is managed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The U. S. wants to rename it to the Emp

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Aug 03 2025HEALTH

Unseen Battles: Older Women's Fight Against Violence in Rural Spain

In the quiet countryside of Eastern Andalusia, Spain, a silent struggle goes unnoticed. Older women face gender-based violence, but their stories often stay hidden. This isn't just about physical harm. It's about deeply rooted cultural norms and traditions that make violence seem normal. A recent s

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Aug 03 2025OPINION

Science: The Universal Language Beyond Earth

Imagine meeting beings from another planet. What would we talk about? Science, probably. It's the one thing that connects all life, no matter where it is in the universe. Human concerns like politics or social issues might not even make sense to them. They'd likely admire their own versions of great

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Aug 03 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Player's Fight for Fair Play

Brooke Slusser, a former volleyball player at San Jose State University, has been vocal about her experiences with a transgender teammate, Blaire Fleming. Slusser claims that Fleming conspired with a player from Colorado State to harm her during a game in October 2024. This incident has sparked a br

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Aug 03 2025EDUCATION

Boys in School: Is the Struggle Real or Overstated?

People often talk about boys struggling in school. They say boys are falling behind girls. Some even blame female teachers for this. But is this really true? Let's look at the facts. First, it's not new that girls get better grades. This has been happening for a long time. Even before women could v

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Jul 23 2025POLITICS

Fighting Falsehoods: Macron's Legal Battle Against Online Claims

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are taking legal action against Candace Owens, a right-wing commentator. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, accuses Owens of spreading false and harmful claims about the Macrons to boost her media presence and income. Owens has repeatedly asserted that Brigitte M

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

How Chores Might Help People With Severe Mental Illness

People with severe mental illness often face a lot of challenges. One big challenge is feeling ashamed or judged because of their condition. This is called self-stigma. Another challenge is dealing with psychiatric symptoms, like depression or anxiety. Some studies suggest that doing housework might

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: The Unseen Struggles of Women in European ENT Surgery

In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen

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