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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Teenagers Fight Back Against Australia's Social Media Ban

Australia is about to make history with a bold move: a nationwide ban on social media for kids under 16. But not everyone is happy about it. Two brave teenagers, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, are taking the government to court. They're fighting for their right to stay connected. The ban is set to kick in on December 10, affecting over a million young Australians. Pla...

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Nov 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Apple TV's Sci-Fi Gem: A Fresh Take on Classic Dystopia

Apple TV has carved a niche for itself with its unique sci-fi shows. While other streaming platforms have their strengths, Apple TV stands out with its imaginative and bold sci-fi content. One of its standout series, Silo, takes inspiration from a well-known dystopian novel, 1984 by George Orwell. The author of Silo, Hugh Howey, has mentioned that his work was influ...

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Mar 07 2025SPORTS

From Yahoo! to ESPN: A Sportswriter's New Adventure

ESPN is welcoming a new member to its investigative journalism team. Dan Wetzel, a well-known sportswriter, is leaving his old job at Yahoo! Sports. This move comes as a big change for him. He's excited about the new opportunities that ESPN offers. Wetzel is from Norwell and studied at the University of Massachusetts. He's been a big part of Yahoo! Sports since 2003....

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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

March Madness in Massachusetts: High School Sports Roundup

In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish the previous year. This victory underscores their consistent dominance ...

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-checking system with a community-driven approach called "Community Note...

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Florida Schools Censor Classic Books

Have you ever tried to borrow a book that's not there? That's what's happening in some Florida schools. Classic books like Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Judy Blume's "Forever" are vanishing from libraries. This isn't by accident; it's because of new laws that let parents challenge these books. The state even tracks which books are removed. A lot of them are cl...

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Call for Military Against Americans: A Disturbing Shift

Over the past week, former president Donald Trump has been making waves with his provocative statements. At recent rallies, he's been more aggressive than usual, even suggesting a woman heckler should be "taken care of" by her mother. But things escalated on a Sunday morning interview on Fox News. Trump claimed that "radical left lunatics," including California repre...

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