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Nov 12 2025EDUCATION

School Ratings Shake-Up: Evanston-Skokie District 65 Faces Changes

Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Universe with XRISM: A New Era in Space Science

XRISM is a big deal in space science. It's a mission that will help us understand the universe better. This mission has a team of experts. They want to share what XRISM can do. It's not just about one thing. XRISM will look at many topics in space. The team talks about what XRISM can find. They say

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Skies: Why Flights Are Getting Worse

The skies are getting rougher for air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been cutting flights at major airports due to staff shortages. This is because many air traffic controllers have been missing work. They are stressed and some have to take on second jobs. The FAA has order

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Why the UK's Plan for Better Science is a Big Deal

The UK is making a big move to change how science is done. The goal? To make research more relevant to people's lives. This isn't just about new rules. It's about shifting the focus to studies that can make a real difference. Why does this matter? Because science has often been about small, control

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Nov 11 2025CRIME

A TikTok Star's Tragic End in Mali's Conflict

In a small village along the Niger River, about 90 miles from Timbuktu, a young woman's life was cut short. Mariame Cissé, a TikTok influencer, was known for her posts supporting Mali's army. She wasn't a soldier, but she often shared images of herself in military fatigues, gaining over 140, 000 fol

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Teen Musician Faces More Jail Time for Anti-Government Songs

In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, known on stage as Naoko, has been given another 13 days in jail. This is not her first time in trouble. She has been in and out of jail for singing songs that criticize the Russian government. Her band, Stoptime, performs covers of songs by ar

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Calves in Himachal Pradesh Face Hidden Lung Threat

In the lush hills of Himachal Pradesh, a sneaky virus is causing trouble for young cows. This isn't just any virus—it's the bovine respiratory syncytial virus, or BRSV for short. It's a big deal because it messes with the lungs, making it hard for calves to breathe. What's worse, this virus doesn't

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Does Weight Loss Surgery Lower Cancer Risk?

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS), is often used to treat severe obesity. But does it also affect cancer risk? This is a tricky question. Some studies say yes, others say no. The problem is that most studies don't follow people for long enough to see if cancer deve

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon Power: A Tool for Allies and Cash?

Donald Trump's use of presidential pardons has sparked a lot of criticism. Many see it as a way to reward friends and allies, not to correct injustices. Trump has pardoned hundreds of people. Many are linked to him politically or financially. This includes people who attacked the Capitol on January

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Nov 11 2025CRIME

Violence in Pakistan: Recent Attacks Raise Concerns

Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed e

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