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Aug 11 2025EDUCATION

School Starts Too Early? Let's Talk About It!

It's August 11, and while the weather is finally pleasant, many Chicago-area students are heading back to school. This early start to the school year has sparked some debate. Evanston Township High School, for instance, began classes today. School officials admit this year's start is earlier than us

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Aug 10 2025SPORTS

Scotty Pippen Jr. : Ready to Shine in the NBA

Scotty Pippen Jr. is feeling good about his upcoming NBA season. He recently shared his excitement with TMZ Sports, saying, \"This year is going to be big for me! \" The young guard, son of basketball legend Scottie Pippen, is gearing up for his third season in the league. Pippen Jr. has been putti

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Aug 10 2025SPORTS

Monday Night Sports: A Quick Look at the Action

Monday, August 11, is packed with sports events that might catch your eye. Baseball fans have a lot to look forward to. The MLB is bringing two games to the screen. The first one starts at 7 p. m. on MLBN. You can watch the Minnesota team take on the N. Y. Yankees or the Pittsburgh team play against

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Aug 10 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Kids Act Mean Online? A Look at Trolling and Why It Happens

Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found

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Aug 10 2025HEALTH

Can Uric Acid Help Predict Bone Health in Older Women?

Researchers are looking into how uric acid in the blood might help figure out who is at risk for osteoporosis after menopause. Osteoporosis is a big deal because it makes bones weak and more likely to break. Right now, doctors don't have a super easy way to predict who will get it. They want to mak

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Aug 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Prince Andrew's Troubled Connections and Controversies

Prince Andrew's life has been filled with controversies, from his close ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to his complicated relationships with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and his nephews, Princes William and Harry. Andrew's relationship with Epstein was much closer and lasted lon

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Aug 10 2025FINANCE

Why the National Debt Should Worry Us All

The national debt is a hot topic, and for good reason. It's growing, and that's a problem we can't ignore. Mary Childs, a journalist from Planet Money, recently shared her thoughts on why we should be concerned about this issue. In a recent discussion, Childs joined a panel that included Felix Salm

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Aug 09 2025HEALTH

Clear Vision, Bright Future: Why Eye Exams Matter Before School Starts

Before kids head back to school, there's something important to check off the list: eye exams. Good eyesight is key to learning. If a child can't see well, it can slow down their progress in school. Kids might not even realize they have vision problems. They might squint a lot, tilt their heads, or

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Aug 09 2025EDUCATION

Medical Schools and Social Media: A Look at Their Role in Fighting Inequality

Medical schools have a big job. They need to help fix unfair treatment in healthcare. They can do this by talking about social justice online. Social media is a great place to reach lots of people. One way to understand this is through something called critical consciousness. This means seeing unfa

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Aug 09 2025SPORTS

Sports to Watch This Week: A Quick Guide

This week is packed with exciting sports events. On Monday, baseball fans can catch two MLB games in the evening. One features the Minnesota Twins taking on the New York Yankees, while the other has the Pittsburgh Pirates facing the Milwaukee Brewers. Later that night, there are more MLB games, incl

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