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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Kids' Mental Health: Schools Matter More Than We Thought

Schools did more than teach lessons during the pandemic. They kept kids' mental health in check. A recent study dug into health records of over 185, 700 kids in California. It found that kids who went back to school sooner had fewer mental health issues. This included depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pajamas, Cookies, and Science: A Unique Holiday Experience

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is shaking up holiday traditions with a fun twist. Kids can now meet Santa in their pajamas! This isn't your typical holiday event. It's a mix of science, fun, and holiday cheer. The center is hosting Santa's Pajama Party on select Fridays and Saturdays until D

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Who Really Owns Hendrix's Music? A Legal Showdown

The music of Jimi Hendrix, created with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, is at the heart of a legal battle. The Jimi Hendrix Experience, formed in 1966, produced iconic albums that defined the 1960s music scene. These albums, "Are You Experienced, " "Axis: Bold As Love, " and "Electric Ladyland, " f

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Dec 09 2025FINANCE

Who Will Win the Fight Over Digital Stocks?

The U. S. is in a heated debate about how to handle digital versions of stocks. Big banks and crypto leaders are butting heads over rules. Tokenization turns real things like stocks into digital tokens on a blockchain. This is changing how we think about owning and trading assets. Big Wall Street p

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Shining a Light on the Future: How Flashlights Are Evolving

Flashlights are becoming more than just tools for finding things in the dark. They are evolving into essential gadgets for everyday life. The market for these handy devices is growing fast. In 2024, it was worth $8. 9 billion. By 2030, it is expected to reach $12. 2 billion. That's a growth rate of

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

Racial Bias in Washington's Juvenile Justice System

In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling the Mystery: The Staircase on Netflix

The Staircase, a gripping true crime miniseries, has found a new home on Netflix, sparking renewed interest in the chilling case it portrays. Originally an HBO Max production, this series is based on a real-life mystery that has baffled many. It centers around the death of Kathleen Peterson, whose b

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Dec 09 2025WEATHER

Wind Whispers: Fort Collins Braces for a Blustery Day

Northern Colorado is in for a wild ride. The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings and watches, signaling that December 9 will be a day of powerful gusts. These winds aren't just a nuisance; they can cause serious problems. Power outages and travel troubles are likely, and any new f

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Boosting Veteran Care: Nurses Lead the Way

Nurses are the backbone of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the biggest employer of nurses in the U. S. With over 120, 000 nurses caring for more than 9 million veterans, their role is huge. But there's a catch: not enough research has been done to make nursing care even better within the V

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Dec 09 2025EDUCATION

Big Changes Coming to Ridge Schools: $8 Million for Fields, Tracks, and Roofs

The Bernards Township School District is making some big moves. They're spending around $8 million to fix up their schools. This money will go to improving the Varsity Field, resurfacing the Ridge track, and replacing roofs at two schools. First up, the Varsity Field at Ridge High School is getting

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