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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Sexual Violence: A Layered Problem

Sexual violence is a serious issue that affects people greatly. Let's look at how it is being studied and tackled from different angles. First, let's talk about individual experiences. Researchers are finding out how common sexual violence is, what it does to a person's mental health, and how to he

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Meet the New FCC Chief: Brendan Carr and His Plans

Brendan Carr, chosen by President Trump for the Federal Communications Commission's top job, hit the ground running by vowing to fight “censorship” by tech giants. In just an hour after his appointment, Carr declared his priorities via social media. Instead of focusing on broadband internet and wire

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Nov 18 2024EDUCATION

Parents' Views on Sex Ed: Religion and School Type Matter

In Australia, some parents aren't thrilled about comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Let's dive into why that is. Research shows that religiosity plays a big role. Parents who are very religious tend to be more opposed to CSE. This makes sense, right? Many religions have strong belie

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Nov 18 2024EDUCATION

Undergraduates' Success: How Parents' Support Boosts Online Learning

Imagine you're in college and taking online classes. It might be challenging, right? But did you know that your parents' support can make a big difference? While there's been lots of talk about how important parent support is for teens in online school, not much attention has been given to college s

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russian Propaganda: A Powerful Tool?

Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild fo

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia's Largest Strike in Months: Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Loss of Life

Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Supporting Soft Rock Roadways: A New Approach

Underground coal mining often faces challenges due to weak, water-prone rocks. This is especially true in the Lvtang Coal Mine in Guizhou, China. The tailgate of longwall panel 2606, a typical soft rock roadway, experienced significant deformation despite using rock bolts, cable bolts, and surface s

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Senator Mullin Stands By RFK Jr. , Questions Vaccine Link to Autism

Okay, let’s chat about what Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma had to say recently. He’s been defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who’s been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump. Kennedy is known for questioning vaccines, and Mullin thinks he’s really smart on

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

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