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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Up Your Weekend With Puzzles, Shows, And Surprising Treats!

Friday and beyond are packed with exciting events. If you're a fan of live music, tickets to shows by Earth, Wind and Fire, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, or Yacht Fest are up for grabs. But why stop there? The fun doesn't end with concerts. If you're into classic shows, there's a TV event to look forw

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Scores in New England Track National Patterns

Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Fierce Faces of disappointment: Organ Recipients' Inner World

They say, it is always the ones waiting the longest who are the most grateful when they finally get what they've been waiting for. You might expect transplant recipients to be excited, full of joy and forever thankful. But it's not that simple. Often, patients feel disappointment when they firs

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Small Nations Boost Defense to Five Percent: What Does It Mean?

Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Play that Changed Conversations: Nemone Lethbridge’s Baby Blues

In the chilly December of 1973, a unique drama hit British TV screens. Nemone Lethbridge's play "Baby Blues" aired on the BBC as part of their influential "Play for Today" series. This wasn't your usual television fare; it delved into topics that society often whispered about, like infertility, caes

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movies and Gender Bias: What's in the Reviews?

The movie industry has long been a boys' club. It's no surprise that this affects how films are reviewed. A recent study found that reviews of movies with female leads or directors often have more sexist language than reviews of male-led films. This can hurt actresses' and female directors' careers

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Silicon Wires: A Closer Look at Electronic Structures

Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

Thai Airways Upgrades Short Flights with New A320 Business Class

Thai Airways has just added a new twist to regional travel. They're introducing business class on their Airbus A320 planes, perfect for short trips. These planes will have 12 comfy recliners with plenty of legroom. No built-in screens, but you can stream movies and shows on your own device using WiF

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Jan 30 2025RELIGION

How Catholic Values Pass from One Generation to Another

Did you know that Catholic religious values often continue from one generation to the next? Scientists have looked into this, focusing on how parents pass down their beliefs to their kids. They found that when children internalize their parents' beliefs, they are more likely to follow the same pract

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