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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Math for All: Portland's Bold Plan to Level the Playing Field

In Portland, a new approach to math education is shaking things up. The goal? To give more students, especially those from lower-income families and students of color, a fair shot at advanced math classes. Here's how it's working. At Cesar Chavez K-8 School, seventh graders are diving into project-

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Jan 01 2026SPORTS

Blanca Quinonez: A Rising Star with Ecuadorian Roots

Blanca Quinonez is making waves in the world of college basketball. She's a standout player for the UConn Huskies, a team known for its success. At just 19 years old, she's already won five Freshman of the Week awards this season. Her performance on the court is impressive, averaging 10. 5 points pe

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Jan 01 2026SCIENCE

Smart Polymers Boost Isotope Analysis in Chemistry

Science has a new trick up its sleeve. It's called temperature-responsive liquid chromatography (TRLC). This isn't just any regular chromatography. It's special because it can change how it works just by changing the temperature. This is all thanks to smart polymers like PNIPAAm. These polymers are

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Dec 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Year's Eve 2026: Who's Rocking Times Square and Nashville?

New Year's Eve 2026 is shaping up to be a musical extravaganza, with Times Square and Nashville both hosting star-studded events. Times Square, a famous spot for New Year's celebrations, will feature a diverse lineup of performers. The event kicks off at 6 p. m. ET with the national anthem, followed

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Dec 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Times Square's Shiny New Year's Eve Ball: A Sparkling Tradition

Times Square is getting a shiny new toy for New Year's Eve! This year, the famous ball drop will feature the biggest and brightest ball yet. It's called the Constellation Ball, and it's a whopping 12. 5 feet wide and weighs over 12, 000 pounds. That's a lot of bling! The new ball is covered in 5, 2

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Mechanics: Bohr's Idea Wins Again

A recent experiment in China has shown that Niels Bohr was right in his debate with Albert Einstein about quantum mechanics. The experiment was based on a thought experiment proposed by Einstein almost a century ago. Bohr argued that certain properties of particles cannot be measured at the same tim

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Maryland's Tax Rules Get a Makeover: What You Need to Know

Maryland is shaking things up with some new tax rules. The Comptroller's office has suggested changes to how sales and use taxes work. This isn't just about adding a few new rules. It's a big update that covers a lot of ground. First off, they're tweaking how data and IT services are taxed. This is

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Mexico Startup Aims to Revolutionize DNA Sequencing with Fresh Funding

A fresh startup in Albuquerque has just landed a cool $2. 5 million to shake up the world of DNA and RNA sequencing. This isn't just any tech—it's the kind that could change how we tackle diseases, from custom cancer treatments to predicting health risks. The brains behind Daisy Genomics, Emily Mil

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Dec 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants Merge: Nukkleus Takes Over Tiltan for $14 Million

Nukkleus Inc. has just wrapped up a big deal. They bought Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. for about $14 million. Tiltan is a big name in defense tech, with 30 years of experience. They specialize in AI simulation, synthetic data, and navigation systems that work without GPS. Tiltan's tech is used

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

How Food and Habits Shape Your Mental Strength

A recent study dug into how what we eat and how we live our lives affects our ability to bounce back from tough times. It turns out, our choices can either make us stronger or hold us back. The research focused on college students, a group that often faces a lot of stress. It looked at things like

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