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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Pesticides and Liver Trouble: What's the Connection?

Pesticides are everywhere, but do they mess with our livers? That's what some scientists wanted to find out. They looked at 126 different pesticides to see if they could cause liver problems in rats. They wanted to know if these pesticides could stop certain liver enzymes, called cytochrome P450 enz

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

2026: A Year of Big Moves in Space

2026 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for space exploration. It's not just about launching rockets; it's about pushing boundaries and making big strides in understanding our universe. The moon is getting a lot of attention. NASA's Artemis II mission is set to take astronauts on a 10-day trip ar

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Europe's Wake-Up Call: Time to Stand Tall

In a bold New Year's message, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to step up and protect its own interests. He warned that the continent faces serious threats, including Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, rising global protectionism, and shifting U. S. policies. Merz highlighted that Russia

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Football Legends Vie for Hall of Fame Glory

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is buzzing with excitement as some of the game's greatest players are up for induction. This year's finalists include some big names like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, who are making their debut on the ballot. Joining them are Jason Witten and Frank Gore, also in the

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

A Hard-Fought Battle: Falcons Edge Out Rams in a Thrilling Showdown

The Los Angeles Rams, who had been on top for most of the season, faced a tough reality check when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in a nail-biting game. The Falcons, who had been struggling, showed their grit by coming back from two 21-point leads to win 27-24. Bijan Robinson was a standout playe

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia: A Tense Standoff Over Alleged Attacks

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated following claims of a drone attack on a Russian president's residence. Russian officials have been quick to point fingers at Ukraine, but evidence is scarce. Ukrainian leaders have dismissed these allegations as baseless and part of a larger disinfo

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Personality and Digital Habits: Who's at Risk?

The Big Five Model is a tool used to understand how people behave. It looks at five key traits: openness, extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. This study used this model to see how these traits relate to how people use digital spaces like social media and video games. Fi

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Sky Showdown: Supermoon vs. Meteor Shower in January

January skies are set for a celestial showdown. A supermoon and a meteor shower are happening at the same time. But the bright moon might make it hard to see the shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak late Friday into early Saturday. Usually, people can see about 25 meteor

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Fasting Safely with Type 1 Diabetes: A Teen's Guide

People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face big challenges when they go without food for a long time. A recent study looked at how well automated insulin delivery (AID) systems worked during a 25-hour fast, like the one observed during Yom Kippur. The goal was to see if these systems could keep blood sug

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Congress in 2025: Big Moves, Big Impacts

In 2025, the Republican-controlled Congress had a packed agenda. They made big changes that will affect everyone in the U. S. This year was also full of drama, with internal fights and government shutdowns. One major move was making Trump's tax cuts permanent. This was a big win for Republicans. Th

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