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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: Tools for Kids with Movement Challenges

Kids with movement challenges, like those with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), often need extra help. A recent look into this topic aimed to see what tools are out there and how well they work. The focus was on understanding who these tools help, why they're used, and what results they br

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Nov 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lithium Slag: Hidden Dangers in Our Quest for Green Energy

Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Why Your Brain Loves Negative Thoughts and How to Fix It

Our brains are wired to focus on the bad stuff more than the good. This isn't a personal flaw; it's a survival trick from our ancestors. Back then, noticing danger was crucial. A missed threat could mean death, while missing a pretty flower wasn't a big deal. So, our brains learned to prioritize neg

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

North Side Transformation: A New Era for Pittsburgh

A major change is coming to Pittsburgh’s North Side. Next week, a $740 million project will start turning an old, empty parking lot into a lively entertainment area. The ceremony kicks off at 1 p. m. on Monday and will last until 3 p. m. at 929 Beaver Ave. in the Chateau neighborhood. The project,

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

From Football Fields to Marathon Tracks: A Journey of Strength and Self-Discovery

Justin Britt, a former NFL lineman, made a bold choice that changed his life. He decided to prioritize his mental health over his football career. This decision led him to discover the power of therapy and long-distance running. His journey from football to marathon running is a testament to the str

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Finding Peace in Winter's Kitchen Chaos

Winter can be tough. The days are short. The nights are long. It's easy to feel down. But what if the answer to beating the winter blues is right in your kitchen? Think about it. The kitchen is a hub of activity. It's where food is prepped, cooked, and shared. It's a place of warmth and comfort. An

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Nov 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution Problems: Goodyear and Great Lakes Cheese in the Hot Seat

In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Gasoline Spills: How Science and Tech Can Predict Evaporation Risks

Gasoline spills are a big problem. They can pollute the air and even cause explosions. This is because gasoline evaporates quickly, releasing harmful chemicals. But predicting how fast this happens is tricky. Different places, like cities or countryside, have different conditions. Wind, temperature,

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Nov 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Cut Ties With Their Parents

Many famous people have had tough times with their families. Some have even stopped talking to their parents for good. This isn't always easy, but sometimes it's necessary. Ben Dreyfuss, son of actor Richard Dreyfuss, shared that he and his siblings are no longer in touch with their father. He said

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Eels in Trouble: Why Global Trade Rules Failed to Save Them

Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink b

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