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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Senate's Late-Night Budget Vote: What's the Deal?

The Senate was in for a long night. The Republican majority started a series of votes on a $340 billion budget plan. This plan was designed to boost funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and the military. The process, known as "vote-a-rama, " was expected to last until the early ho

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

School Year Shortened Due to Weather

In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Knee Pain: What's Fat Got to Do With It?

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in the knee joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Recent research has shed light on an unexpected player in this process: the infrapatellar f

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

The Goat's Worm Problem: A New Weapon in the Fight

First, let's talk about the enemy. A tiny worm called Haemonchus contortus is causing big problems for goats. These worms are sneaky. They use special tools, HcTPS and HcGOB, to make a sugar called trehalose. This sugar helps the worms and messes with the goat's immune system. Scientists have a cle

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

When Progress Stalls: Kids' Disability Rights in Limbo

Parents like Christine Smith Olsey faced a tough time when they tried to get help for their kids with disabilities. Olsey's son was struggling in school, and she knew something wasn't right. She asked for extra help, but the school didn't listen. So, she filed a complaint with the state and then wit

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Wrestling with Education

A Senate panel has sent Linda McMahon's nomination for Education secretary to the full Senate for a vote. This move comes despite concerns about President Trump's past remarks about shutting down the Education Department. McMahon, who co-founded and led the WWE with her husband Vince, is known for

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Brain Drain: How Doctors Feel Appreciated in the Neurology World

In the world of medicine, especially in neurology, it's crucial to understand how doctors and trainees feel about their work environment. A recent study focused on this, looking at how different ways of showing appreciation are seen by faculty and trainees in a neurology department at a big academic

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

Gold Nanoparticles: A New Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment?

Alzheimer's disease is a tough opponent, but scientists are finding new ways to fight it. Gold nanoparticles, tiny particles made of gold, are proving to be a powerful tool in the battle against this neurodegenerative disease. These nanoparticles can be loaded with afzelin, a natural compound found

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Early Hardships and How We Learn to Fear

Imagine growing up in a world where danger seems to lurk around every corner. This is the reality for many children facing adversity. But how does this early exposure shape the way we react to threats as adults? A recent study shed some light on this question. The study looked at how 1, 402

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Is Planned Parenthood Worth Our Tax Dollars?

Planned Parenthood, a name that often sparks debate, has been receiving a significant chunk of taxpayer money, around $700 million annually. This funding has been a hot topic, especially with figures like Elon Musk calling for an end to it. The organization's financial reports paint a clear picture

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