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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Fixing the Scoreboard: Why Sports Records Matter

The Education Department has called for an important fix. "Erased" sports records of girl athletes back to female athletes. The push comes after President Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender women from women's sports. The NCAA and the NFHS have been urged to make these records accura

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Love Thy Neighbor, But Who's the Neighbor?

Vance, a politician, recently made some controversial comments about immigration policies. He suggested that those on the "far left" care more about undocumented immigrants than their own citizens. He believes that the love of fellow citizens should come before loving those outside of your own count

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

From the Lab to the Classroom

In Idaho, a man has brought his passion for technology into the classroom. Chad Parson is a technology pro with a knack for finding the solution to confusing tech problems. His team is on the case daily for every snag or glitch that pops up, and they do it with big smiles. They are always ready for

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

How Scientists Use Colorful Tags to See Inside Cells

Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Flower Power Twist

Birds of paradise are already superstars in the feather department, being masters at showing off their bright, colorfully feathers. Turns out, they are enchanting in other ways too. Instead of just flying around and looking all pretty, 90% percent of 37 species out of 45 are rocking biofluorescence

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Money on Hold: A Legal Tussle Unfreezes Dollars

President Donald Trump was not happy. A court blocked his plan to halt federal spending. It was unprecedented and claimed it was all about needing to pause spending on some things. Some judges were not convinced. The president was not happy. The courts were stopping some of his plans. Trump

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Compton's Amazing Improvement in Testing Scores

The Compton school district has surprised everyone by rapidly improving test scores, especially in math and reading. It's not just a little better, but they've made huge strides. It's not just about the numbers though. Compton's story is about a complete turnaround. Most schools saw a drop in score

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Feb 12 2025AGRICULTURE

The Optimal Setup of Farm Fresh Cold Storage

Just picture this: farmers from fields to fridge. Make perfect sense, right? Cold storage is key. It keeps food fresh and extends its life. You see, different fruits and veggies need different fridge temperatures. Sometimes, there's just too much stuff to store in one place. So, what's the solution?

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Feb 12 2025LIFESTYLE

The High Price of Love: Valentine's Day Flowers

Valentine's Day is coming up, and with it, the urge to buy that special someone a dozen red roses. But love might cost more than you think this year. The national average for a dozen roses is about $90. This is a bit more than last year. Why the jump? Well, it's not just about the price of goods goi

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