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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Teen Life Patterns and Their Link to Sadness in China

After China lifted its strict COVID rules, many teens faced new daily habits. Researchers wondered if these changes mattered for mental health. They grouped teens by their routines—like how much they ate, slept, and used screens—and looked for patterns. The goal was to see if certain lifestyle clus

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Strong Women in Sci‑Fi: 5 Shows That Keep the Future Bright

New waves of science fiction hit screens right now, from epic space operas to mind‑bending mysteries. A common thread among the most talked‑about series is that they put a woman in the lead role, giving audiences fresh angles on familiar tropes. Below are five standout shows that show how a female

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Future Homes, New Uses for Cleveland’s Old Schools

Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Draft Picks, Quarters and a New Safety: NFL Moves in Focus

The Patriots are holding onto their 2028 first‑round pick, a valuable asset that could help them choose the next starting quarterback. The trade that sent A. J. Brown to Philadelphia left the team with a single high‑value draft slot, and that pick is now seen as a strategic tool for the future. Bec

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Future Star Chooses Miami Over LSU

Jaiden Bryant, a highly rated five‑star edge rusher from Irmo High School, has decided to switch his college commitment. He originally pledged to LSU but after an official visit to Coral Gables, he announced a new allegiance to the University of Miami. The decision was made public on Wednesday night

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

How eating foods packed with natural plant colors might help protect your hearing

Scientists have long known that our ears can lose sharpness over time, partly because of damage from harmful oxygen molecules and swelling in the body. Foods rich in flavonoids—those bright pigments found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and dark chocolate—come with built-in shields against this damage.

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

Gel that acts like human tissue: a smart solution for science

Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Trump administration pushes for control over science funding decisions

The U. S. government wants a bigger say in how billions of dollars for science research get spent. A new rule would let political leaders—many without science backgrounds—review grant applications before money gets approved. This could shift power from expert panels that have guided research funding

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

When labels make people less human

The government just launched a website that feels like a video game. Bright colors and fake spy files replace facts about immigration. Instead of calling people immigrants, it calls them “encounters, ” as if they dropped from another galaxy. Worse, users can click a button to “report suspicious alie

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