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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

'Experts Worry: Trump's Behavior Threatens Democracy'

More than 200 mental health professionals are speaking out. They say Donald Trump's behavior fits the description of a severe personality disorder called malignant narcissism. This makes him deceitful, destructive, and dangerous, they warn. They think he's not fit to lead and is a big threat to demo

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Watch Out: Three Harmful Food Additives to Avoid

You might be surprised to learn that some common food additives could be harming your health. A California doctor, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, has been spreading the word about three potentially dangerous chemicals often found in processed foods in the United States. These additives are a big deal because m

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Astronauts Will Wear Prada: Designing Spacesuits for NASA

Get ready for a fashion-forward space adventure! NASA has teamed up with Prada to create spacesuits for their upcoming Artemis III mission. These aren't your average spacesuits; they're sleek, high-tech, and come with a hefty price tag. But why Prada? The Italian fashion house isn't just about style

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

How Balancing on One Leg Shows Your Age and Health

Did you know that staying balanced on one leg can reveal your age and overall health? A recent study says that as you grow older, this simple test can show how well different parts of your body work together. Flamingos do it all the time, right? But when we try, it's not just about standing still. I

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

NASA's New Path to Space: Commercial Satellites

NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Warning Shot

Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

US and NATO Navies Team Up for Major Exercise in Britain

A big event is happening in the North Sea, and it’s not just any event. It’s a major naval exercise called Strike Warrior, organized by NATO. The star of the show is the USS Harry S. Truman, a US Navy aircraft carrier, which is joining forces with the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wal

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