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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Water Crisis in Gaza: Is Israel to Blame?

A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

The Jets' Unusual Decision-Making: The Madden Factor

The New York Jets are no strangers to unconventional tactics, and a recent report by TheAthletic. com sheds light on one of their more bizarre decisions. It turns out that team owner Woody Johnson vetoed a potential trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy simply because Jeudy's Madden rating was too low

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Dec 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the New Superman: A Universe Reborn

The long-awaited trailer for "Superman, " directed by James Gunn, has finally dropped, giving fans a first look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Corenswet shared his excitement, saying it was a surreal experience to see himself

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Why are Chicago's Vaccination Rates So Low?

This winter, Chicago's vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 are slightly down from last year. Public health experts say this could be due to people being tired of vaccines and lots of misinformation circulating. Only about 10. 7% of Chicagoans have gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-Dec

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Urban Exercise: How Attitudes and Habits Influence Sports Spending

Ever wondered how city folks' views on exercise and their actual workout habits affect their spending on sports? This study dives into just that, focusing on how much people work out as the middleman between how they feel about exercise and how much they splurge on sports. First, let's talk about a

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Rice Waste into Stronger Soil

Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula

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Dec 19 2024EDUCATION

New York's Top Schools: A Battle Over 'Equity' and Testing

Imagine this: some folks in New York City are trying to change how kids get into the best public high schools. They say it's about being fair, or "equity, " but it's causing a lot of worry for families. The city's Panel for Education Policy is voting on whether to keep using a special test to get in

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Power of Body Clocks in Cancer Treatment

Our bodies run on a 24-hour rhythm, known as circadian rhythms. These rhythms control many things, like when we sleep and wake up, as well as how our hormones and metabolism work. The main conductor of these rhythms is the circadian clock, located in a small part of the brain called the suprachiasma

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