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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's MVP Wins: A Boost for Japan's Newspapers

Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese baseball star playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just won his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This time, it's his first in the National League, adding to his two previous wins in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's achievements have sparked a

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Space Telescopes and Starshades: Finding Earth-like Worlds

Imagine going on a cosmic treasure hunt for planets similar to our own. NASA's New Worlds Observer (NWO) mission is an exciting step in this direction. This mission involves a 4-meter space telescope and a 50-meter starshade placed at a stable point between Earth and the Sun, known as L2. The goal?

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Up, United Launch Alliance Faces Delays

Buckle up, space fans! The United States Space Force is getting ready for some bumps in the road. A key player, United Launch Alliance, is having some hiccups with their Vulcan rocket. The Vulcan was supposed to blast off in 2024, but now it's looking more like 2025. General Philip Garrant, the Spa

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Boosting Black Health and Wealth: A Closer Look

Did you know that the U. S. will face a huge doctor shortage soon? That's scary, especially because our country is becoming more diverse. Guess who's unfairly left out of the doctor's office? Black and Indigenous people. This is a big problem because people of color might not get the best care. The

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Coverage: A Tale of Three States

For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau Witnesses SpaceX Launch with Trump

Physicist-turned-golfer Bryson DeChambeau is shaking up the golf world with his scientific approach. Imagine, a golfer who graduated with a degree in physics and uses science to improve his game. DeChambeau's unique strategies catapulted him to a U. S. Open win in 2020, silencing any doubters. Now,

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Nov 21 2024OPINION

Big Companies Fall Short on Family Support

Ever seen a baby in a business meeting? At one Washington, D. C. office, it's a common sight. This small act shows support for working parents. But a recent report on Fortune 100 companies reveals many big businesses are not as family-friendly. Many lack transparency about their parental benefits, m

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Taurid Meteors: Myths, Facts, and a Space Threat?

Every year, the Taurid meteor shower lights up the night sky. But beyond the spectacle, scientists wonder if larger chunks could pose a danger to Earth. The Taurid stream, linked to Comet Encke, could contain boulder-sized objects. Could one of these hit Earth? Some theories suggest a massive impact

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Understanding the Many Layers of Health Disparities for LGBTQ+ Individuals

Sexual minorities face various forms of stigma that negatively impact their health. We'll take a closer look at how these stigmas interact across different levels: structural, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Imagine a big picture where these factors work together like gears in a machine. Sometimes

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Nov 20 2024SPACE

Astronauts' Space Menu: Pizza, Shrimp Cocktail & More

Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, are living on the International Space Station longer than planned. They were supposed to stay for just eight days, but now it's been five months! People on Earth started to worry about their diet, especially Williams' appearance in photos. But

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