PERFORMANCE

Jan 31 2025SPORTS

The Celtics Get a Big Boost.

The Celtics are slowly getting their groove back and fans can't wait. This team has had a roller coaster of a season so far. There have been moments of brilliance, and unfortunately, moments of frustration and inconsistency. At times, they've been as fierce as a lion, while other times, they’v

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Jan 31 2025EDUCATION

A fresh start for Struggling Waukegan learners

Kindergarten’s jury kids in third, eighth, and ninth grade in Waukegan Community facilities are in for a special push this summer, to catch struggling students up and get them to the next grade. "Not since last spring have students has been a single overview to amplify their work for proficienc

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Navigating Balance: New Insights into Elite Athletes' Skills

Elite and expert athletes constantly push the boundary of human performance. Regardless of their sport, balance is a fundamental skill that can make or break an athlete's success. Researchers set out to unpack the mystery of balance. By closely studying balance abilities, they aimed to f

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Dallas' Big Win in New Orleans Showcases Their Strong Team Balance

"On a February Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks began a 10 game series road trip to New Orleans to win over the Pelicans. They powered through with a 137-136 win. They were down by 10 but made a great comeback of a 15-4 run. It was the Mavericks who began the fourth quarter on top with a good lead.

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Scores in New England Track National Patterns

Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Bronny James' NBA Debut: A Tough Night in LA

Bronny James had a rough return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The rookie faced off against Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Maxey had his way with Bronny. Bronny didn't score a single point, missed all his shots, and turned the ball over three times. Just four days earlier,

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

School Scores Struggle After COVID-19

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Chips Demand: The Unexpected Impact of Cheaper AI Models

In an interview with CNBC, Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO, Christophe Fouquet, shared an interesting perspective on the future of AI chips. He believes that new, low-cost AI models, like the one from China's DeepSeek, will actually boost demand for AI-focused chips. This is a surprising take,

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

The Brain Power of Elite Hockey Players

Want to know how top ice hockey players stay at the top of their game? A recent study looked into the brain activity of elite Junior-A hockey players to understand their cognitive performance better. Instead of just looking at physical skills, scientists used neurophysiological measures to see how t

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