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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Ouchies: What Hurts and How to Avoid Them

Volleyball is a popular sport among teens. It's fun, keeps them moving, and boosts their mood. But, like any sport, it comes with risks. Injuries can happen, and they can happen anywhere on the body. Some spots are more prone to getting hurt than others. Knowing where and how these injuries happen c

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Feb 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Robert Pattinson: The Sci-Fi Chameleon

Robert Pattinson has become a sci-fi powerhouse, and his upcoming role in "Mickey 17" is just the latest example of his versatility. Pattinson's career has been a journey of transformation. He started out as a young actor in the Twilight series. After that, he took a leap into indie films. He wo

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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Racing Towards Change: NASCAR's Practice Policy Under Scrutiny

The NASCAR season is just beginning, but the Daytona 500 is already causing concern among drivers. The issue? The lack of practice time. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, NASCAR reduced practice sessions significantly. Now, teams get only 25 minutes of practice before races. This has sparked deb

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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Dive Into Health and Inflation Bites

Tech companies are jumping into the health game. Apple is launching a new study to see how technology can boost our well-being. This isn't just about fitness trackers; it's about using tech to improve both our physical and mental health. Imagine your phone helping you manage stress or suggesting hea

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Chatting About Feelings: A Big Day at PMAC

A big event happened at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. It was all about talking openly about mental health. People of all ages came together to chat about the importance of mental well-being. The event was hosted by Ryan Clark, a former LSU football star who played from 1997 to 2001. This wa

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Trouble and Homelessness: A Deadly Mix

Homelessness is tough. It's not just about not having a place to live. It's also about facing huge health risks. One big problem is heart disease. This is especially true for people who are homeless and over 50. Their hearts age faster than others. This is because of the stress, bad living condition

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Bacteria: A New Way to Test for Water Pollution

Imagine trying to find out if water is safe to drink or if soil is contaminated. Scientists have been using special tests for a long time. These tests look for certain enzymes, like β-D-glucuronidase, which are often found in harmful bacteria. The usual methods involve watching these enzymes break d

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Plants' Cool Tricks: How They Handle Weather and Bugs

Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

How Self-Image Shapes Teen's Love for PE

Adolescents who stick with physical education (PE) classes are more likely to stay active throughout their lives, which is great for their bodies and minds. But what makes teens want to keep showing up to PE class? A big part of it is how they see themselves, especially when it comes to their overal

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Feb 13 2025EDUCATION

Charter School Cash: Where Did the Money Go?

In a small town called Baker, a big dispute erupted. A legislative audit claimed that the Impact Charter School, also known as Education Explosion, might have misused nearly $2. 5 million. The audit suggested that 93 percent of these funds were diverted through excessive lease payments, a PPP loan a

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