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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Georgia Lawmaker Suggests Kids Work for Meals

Georgia representative Rich McCormick has an interesting idea for students who receive free school meals. He proposes that some kids should think about trading their lunch for a job at a fast-food restaurant like McDonald's. His reasoning? It could save the government money and teach kids valuable s

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Transgender Troops Fight Back Against Trump's Ban

Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Two-Photon Polymerization: Biomedical Breakthroughs

Two-photon polymerization, or TPP, is a fascinating manufacturing technique gaining traction in the biomedical field. Unlike other methods, TPP can create 3D structures with incredible precision, down to the nanometer scale. What makes TPP so special is its ability to provide free-form fabrication.

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Revolutionizing Kidney Scans: A New Way to See Kids' Insides

Imagine trying to see what's happening inside a child's kidneys. Traditional scans can be tricky, but combining a special way of injecting contrast dye with a super cool scanning technology called dual-energy CT (DECT) is making a big difference. This method, known as split-bolus contrast injection,

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Japan's Saitama City Faces Sinkhole Drama

In a sudden turn of events, a sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool opened up in Saitama City, Japan, on Tuesday morning. The unexpected collapse happened at a busy intersection, catching a truck off guard and pulling it down. This enormous crater, stretching about 32 feet wide and 16 feet deep

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

The Silent Killer: Heart Disease Takes More Lives Than Cancer and Dementia Combined

Did you know the biggest killer in the U. S. isn't cancer or dementia? It's heart disease, which claims more lives than both of these conditions put together. In 2022, nearly 1 million people died from heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. That's one death every 30 seconds! Cancer, on the other

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Marriott Theatre: 50 Years of Reinventing Broadway Shows

For fifty amazing years, Lincolnshire's Marriott Theatre has been doing something special. Executive Director Peter Blair and Artistic Director Peter Sullivan say it's all about reinventing Broadway hits in a more intimate way. They've been clever with their productions, like when they made a helico

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-Fi Creator David Goyer Brings Fans into the Story with Blockchain Innovation

Fans of science fiction are no strangers to new worlds and futuristic ideas, but what if they could help shape these universes themselves? That's exactly what David S. Goyer, known for blockbusters like "Blade" and "The Dark Knight" trilogy, is set to explore with his new sci-fi franchise, "Emergenc

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

New Rules for Research Honesty: What's Changing in 2024?

In 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) under the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a significant update to the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. This is the first major revision in almost 20 years, and it’s sparking conversations about its imp

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Some Folks Get Aggressive Online When Talking Politics

Ever pondered why certain people turn nasty on the internet when politics are discussed? Canadian scientists recently explored this question. They surveyed 1, 725 adults, asking about their personalities and online behavior. The results? People who are honest, kind, and reliable usually remain civil

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