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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Hunter Biden Loses Law License in Connecticut

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, has been stripped of his law license in Connecticut. This decision came after he agreed to the disbarment, following complaints about his past legal troubles. The issues began with federal charges. Hunter was found guilty of lying on a gun purchase f

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

How Exercise Can Give Us Clues About Our Blood Vessels

Our blood vessels have a special lining called the endothelium. Doctors can check how well this lining works by using a trick called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). When blood flow increases, it pushes against the vessel walls, and a healthy endothelium responds by widening the vessel. This widening i

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: A Glimpse of Hope for Ukraine and Russia

Recent discussions in Berlin have sparked optimism about a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. U. S. officials, speaking anonymously, revealed that around 90% of the issues have been resolved. These talks involved key figures like U. S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman Jared Kus

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Dec 16 2025SCIENCE

Cool Mouth, Cool Solutions: Finding Safe, Natural Cooling Agents

Ever felt that burning, stinging feeling in your mouth after eating something spicy or hot? That's your mouth reacting to certain triggers. This reaction can cause discomfort and even health issues. To tackle this, scientists are on the hunt for safe, natural cooling agents. They're focusing on two

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bright Ideas: How Science is Tackling Water Pollution

Water pollution is a big problem. Harmful metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium often end up in our water. These metals can come from factories and other industries. They can hurt people, animals, and the environment. Scientists are working on ways to find these metals in water. One cool method us

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Boosting Sesame Seeds: A Tiny Twist for Big Health Benefits

Sesame seeds, those tiny powerhouses in your kitchen, might soon get a health makeover. Scientists have been experimenting with a clever idea: mixing proanthocyanidins (PA) from Chinese quince into roasted black sesame seeds. They tested different amounts, from 20 mg to 60 mg per 100 g, at various s

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright

Vermont's winter sports season is heating up, and fans are getting a say in who gets the spotlight. From hockey to wrestling and basketball, athletes are making big moves and fans are voting for their favorites. This is the first time in the 2025-26 season that the public can vote for the top athlet

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Dec 16 2025SCIENCE

Science's Big Wins: From Genes to Galaxies

The last 25 years have been a whirlwind of scientific progress. We've cracked the human genome, which is like having a massive instruction manual for building a person. This breakthrough has opened doors to new medical treatments and even the creation of synthetic life forms. CRISPR, a gene-editing

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Dec 16 2025EDUCATION

Schools' Hidden Struggle: When Kindness Isn't Enough

Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who

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Dec 15 2025SCIENCE

A Cosmic Visitor's Brief Hello

A rare guest from another star system is making a quick stop by Earth. This comet, named 3I/Atlas, is on a one-way trip through our solar system. It will be closest to our planet this week, but don't expect a close encounter. It's still very far away, about 167 million miles (269 million kilometers)

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