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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Brain Connections and Schizophrenia: What's the Link?

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Scientists have been trying to understand what happens in the brain of someone with schizophrenia. They think it might be about how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Recently, rese

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Standing Up for Justice: The Story of Francesca Albanese

Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

A New Leader Takes the Helm in Bosnia's Serb Republic

In a significant political shift, Bosnia's Serb Republic has a new interim president. Ana Trisic Babic, a close ally of former President Milorad Dodik, is now in charge. This change comes after a state court barred Dodik from politics. Trisic Babic will hold the position temporarily until new electi

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Oct 19 2025HEALTH

Vitamin D and Muscle Health: What's the Connection for Older Adults?

Researchers dug into how vitamin D levels might affect muscle health in older folks. They focused on sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength that can happen as people age. The study looked at both men and women over two years to see if there was a link between vitamin D and this co

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Oct 19 2025EDUCATION

Virginia's Smart Investment: Why Education Matters

Virginia stands out as a leader in education, a fact that has caught the attention of many. This year, CNBC ranked Virginia's education system as the best in the nation. This news was celebrated by business and education leaders who gathered in Richmond for the annual Education and Workforce Confere

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Heartbreak: A Journey Through Rubble and Ruins

After a month of displacement, Palestinians in Gaza are returning to homes that are no longer standing. The ceasefire brought hope, but the reality is devastating. Families are faced with a tough choice: stay in the ruins of their homes or go back to the crowded camps in the south. The destruction

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Young Spenders Boost American Express to New Heights

American Express is on a roll, thanks to young, wealthy spenders. The company just reported a huge jump in profits and revenue. They made $2. 9 billion in net income, up 16% from last year. Earnings per share also went up by 19%, beating what experts expected. Total revenue hit a record $18. 43 bill

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

A Court's Decision on a School's Name Change

In a recent ruling, a California appeals court supported the state's choice to take off Serranus Clinton Hastings' name from a law school. This decision was challenged by Hastings' family and some graduates, but the court did not agree with their arguments. The court stated that the state has the p

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Stories, Struggles, and Triumphs

May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Pushes Back Against Russian Advance Near Dobropillia

In a bold move, Ukraine's military recently fended off a significant Russian attack near the town of Dobropillia. This clash involved over 20 armored vehicles, according to reports from the Azov brigade. The Ukrainian forces managed to repel the assault, destroying nine of the Russian vehicles in th

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