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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Homeward Bound: Astronauts' Long Journey to Earth

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are finally on the brink of returning to Earth after an extended stay in space. Their journey, which was supposed to last only a week, has stretched to nine months due to unexpected challenges. The astronauts were initially launched aboard Boeing's St

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Pitchers' Elbows: The Rising Trend of Revision Surgeries

Professional baseball is a sport that demands a lot from its players, especially pitchers. Their arms take a beating, and one of the most common injuries is a torn medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL). This ligament is crucial for stabilizing the elbow during the throwing motion. When it tears, p

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Growing Up Shortchanged

In many places around the world, children are living longer lives. However, this is not always a happy story. Many kids in low- and middle-income countries aren't growing or learning as they should. Two major issues are stunting and delayed early child development. Stunting is when kids don't reach

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Nanotech's Big Role in Fighting Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tough condition to tackle. It's mainly caused by a protein called α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its harmful clumps. These clumps are like troublemakers in the brain, causing issues that lead to PD. So, spotting these clumps early could be a game-changer for diagnosing and tre

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Mar 04 2025CRIME

When Guards Walk Out, Who Pays the Price?

Imagine a prison where the usual routines are disrupted. This is what happened in New York when corrections officers went on strike. The state's prisons were thrown into chaos. The people who suffered the most were the inmates. The strike lasted for 15 days. During this time, many thing

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Republicans Shy Away from Face-to-Face Meetings

Republicans in Congress are being told to steer clear of in-person town halls. This advice comes after several heated encounters between lawmakers and constituents went viral. The National Republican Congressional Committee chair, Rep. Richard Hudson, suggested that there are better ways to connect

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Why Is Trump's Speech Different This Time?

In the nation's capital, President Trump is set to give a big speech in front of Congress. This isn't your typical State of the Union address, though. It's called a "joint address to Congress, " and it's a tradition that started way back with President Reagan. You might be wondering, why the change

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Mar 04 2025EDUCATION

Counselors' Struggle: Burnout and the Path to Happiness

University counselors have a tough job. They deal with a lot of repetitive tasks and high pressure, which can wear them down over time. This can lead to something called job burnout, where they feel exhausted and lose interest in their work. It's a big problem, especially for those in their late twe

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

AI's Impact on African Prisons: A Balancing Act

Imagine walking into a prison in Africa. The walls are high, the atmosphere is tense, and the challenges are enormous. But what if technology could change that? Artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping into the world of forensic psychiatry, aiming to shake things up. AI could be a game-chan

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Mar 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Leaders: The Key to Keeping Employees Happy and Around

In today's world, leadership styles are changing. One big shift is the rise of green transformational leaders. These leaders are all about inspiring their team to care about the environment and make it a big part of the company culture. They are different from other leaders because they focus on mak

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