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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

A Star's Fiery Double Goodbye

Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical e

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Jul 02 2025BUSINESS

Del Monte's Big Change: Why This Old Food Company is Selling Itself

Del Monte Foods, a household name for over a century, is in big trouble. The company that brought us canned fruits and veggies has decided to sell itself. This is a huge deal because Del Monte has been around for 138 years! The company announced this move late on a Tuesday, saying it's the best way

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Ancient Heatwave: The Hidden Role of Forests

A long time ago, around 252 million years, Earth faced its worst life crisis. The "Great Dying" wiped out nearly 90% of all species. After this disaster, the planet stayed extremely hot for 5 million years. Scientists have been trying to figure out why. Recently, a group of researchers made a big d

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

US Weapons Pause: What's Next for Ukraine?

The US has decided to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine. This includes air defence missiles and other arms that were previously promised. The reason? The US wants to make sure it has enough weapons for itself. This shift comes after a review of US military support around the world. The White

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Columbia University in the Spotlight: Antisemitism Concerns and Leadership Under Fire

Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Penn University Adjusts Sports Policies Amid Title IX Dispute

Penn University has made some big changes to its sports policies. The school has agreed to stop letting transgender women compete in women's sports. This comes after a dispute with the federal government about Title IX, a law that's supposed to make sure women have equal chances in sports. The univ

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Moving More and Sitting Less Can Help Cancer Survivors Live Longer

Cancer survivors in the USA have a lot on their minds. One big question is how to stay healthy and live longer. A recent study looked into this. It found that balancing physical activity with sitting time might be key. The study focused on something called the Physical Activity and Sitting Time Bal

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

The Weighty Issue: How Food, Guts, and Muscles Play Together in Obesity

Obesity is a big problem. It's not just about looking a certain way. It's about health. People with obesity often face other serious health issues. Things like heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer can tag along. Doctors and scientists are working hard to find better ways to help. Losing weight

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

When Nurses Feel Left Out

Nurses who feel ignored at work may start acting out. This isn't just about feeling left out. It's about how being ignored can lead to serious problems. When nurses feel left out, they might start to feel really tired and worn down. This is called emotional exhaustion. It's like running a marathon e

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Jul 02 2025BUSINESS

Wax Road: Construction Chaos Hits Local Shops

Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction. Th

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