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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Believe Harmful Myths About Sexual Aggression?

People's beliefs about sexual aggression can be shaped by many things. For a long time, researchers have been trying to figure out why some people accept myths about sexual aggression. But there's still a lot we don't know. One big question is how these beliefs connect to other thoughts and actions.

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

The White House's New Ballroom: Who's Paying and Why?

The White House is getting a major upgrade, and it's not coming from taxpayers. A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to make Trump's dream of a grand ballroom a reality. This isn't just any ballroom—it's a massive, bulletproof, 999-person space that's set to be the biggest renovat

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Oct 13 2025EDUCATION

Navigating Faith in a Diverse World

In today's world, people from different religious backgrounds live and work together. This mix of beliefs affects how chaplains do their jobs. Chaplains are people who provide spiritual support in places like hospitals and schools. They need to understand and respect many faiths, not just one. This

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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

How a Local Company Brought Science to Life

A fresh exhibit is coming to the Reading Science Center, all thanks to the hard work of East Penn Manufacturing employees. The new display, named "Energy in a Box, " is set to open on October 18. It's designed to show how battery plates team up to power engines, while also getting visitors to think

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Protecting Our Land, Protecting Our Future: Why the Central Yukon Plan Matters

Alaska's Interior is facing a tough situation. The Central Yukon Resource Management Plan, finalized in 2024 after 12 years of hard work, is now under threat. This plan is crucial for managing 13. 3 million acres of public lands. It's not just about land; it's about food, culture, and the future of

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Oct 07 2025CRIME

A Legal Battle Brews After Downtown Indianapolis Incident

A man, who was hurt in a recent downtown Indianapolis incident, is now taking legal action. He is suing former NFL player Mark Sanchez and FOX Corporation. Sanchez is already facing charges related to the altercation. The lawsuit claims that Sanchez was in Indianapolis for work. He was there to cov

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Oct 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colombia's Coral Guardian: Elvira Alvarado's Underwater Mission

In the vibrant waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast, a 70-year-old marine biologist named Elvira Alvarado is on a mission. She's not just any scientist; she's a pioneer in coral reef restoration and has been dubbed "the mother of Colombian corals. " Her journey began nearly half a century ago when s

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Oct 04 2025SCIENCE

Mars Rocks: A New Puzzle in the Search for Life

On Mars, scientists have found something unusual. The Perseverance rover, exploring Jezero Crater, discovered a strange rock called Cheyava Falls. This rock has tiny black spots and unique patterns. Scientists are excited because these spots contain carbon, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elemen

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Oct 03 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Big Shift: Why Fewer PhD Students?

Harvard University is making a big change. They are cutting back on their doctoral programs. This is not a total stop, but a significant slowdown. The university says they are facing money troubles. Other schools are also feeling the pinch. Boston University, for example, paused some graduate progra

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Oct 02 2025CRYPTO

Senate Talks Crypto Taxes: What's the Deal?

The US Senate Finance Committee is set to discuss crypto taxes. This comes right after the Treasury and IRS released some new rules to make things easier for companies dealing with crypto under the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The CAMT is a 15% tax on big companies' profits, signed int

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