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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Kids and COVID Shots: What's the Best Move?

There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

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Aug 19 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Giants Team Up to Shape Policy Through New Nonprofit

Big names in the crypto world, like Coinbase, DCG, and Kraken, have joined forces to create a new nonprofit. They call it the American Innovation Project (AIP). Its goal? To teach policymakers about decentralized tech. As a 501(c)(3), AIP won't pay most taxes and its leaders won't be held personally

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Aug 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Talk with Putin: What Really Happened?

A recent meeting between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin left many questioning what was actually achieved. The summit, held in Anchorage, Alaska, was expected to bring progress in ending the war in Ukraine. However, it seems not much was settled. Trump and P

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Aug 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

AI Weather Tools: What They Can and Can't Do

AI tools are getting better at predicting the weather in the short term. But there's a big difference between predicting the weather for the next few days and predicting climate trends for the next few decades. Some people think AI can solve climate change, but it's not that simple. AI can help pro

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Aug 17 2025EDUCATION

California's Reading Revolution: A New Approach to Literacy

California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the who

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Aug 17 2025FINANCE

America's Money Woes: A Look at the Gold Standard Exit and Rising Debt

The United States is in a bit of a financial pickle. The national debt has ballooned to a staggering $37. 09 trillion, with $9 trillion added in just four years. This massive debt surge has some experts pointing fingers at a decision made back in 1971, when President Richard Nixon ended the gold sta

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Aug 16 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Vegetables Getting So Expensive?

Vegetable prices have been going up a lot lately. In July, the cost of vegetables for businesses shot up by 38%. That's a huge jump! Some people think this is because of new taxes on imports, called tariffs. But it's not that simple. There are many reasons why vegetable prices might be rising. Bad

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Aug 16 2025POLITICS

Germany's Call to Halt West Bank Settlements: A Critical Look

Germany has recently urged Israel to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. This call comes after Israel's finance minister announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the region. The proposed "E1" settlement and the expansion of Maale Adumim are particularly concerning. These

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Aug 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Solar Panels for Your Balcony: A New Way to Go Green

In the United States, a fresh trend is emerging among homeowners and renters who want to use solar energy without the high cost of rooftop installations. These small solar panels, about the size of a door, can be plugged into regular wall outlets and placed on balconies or decks. This idea has been

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