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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Chatting with Your Therapist: A New Way to Beat the Blues

In the last ten years, texting your therapist has become a popular way to get mental health help. It's like having a therapist in your pocket. You can send a message when you're feeling down or anxious, and they'll get back to you. This can be really helpful for people who are busy or don't want to

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's New Admissions Rule: What's Changing and Why?

Harvard University has recently instructed its alumni interviewers to steer clear of mentioning an applicant's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin in their reports. This new rule is part of a broader shift in the university's admissions process, aimed at complying with recent legal develop

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight to Hold Pokrovsk: A Closer Look

Ukraine is working hard to protect Pokrovsk, a crucial city in the east. The main goal? Keep supply and evacuation routes open and push back Russian soldiers hiding in the city. The top army commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited the area to check on his troops. He said Russia's claims of trapping Uk

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Science Teachers Gather in Minneapolis for Big Fall Event

This fall, Minneapolis will host a major gathering for science teachers. From November 12 to 15, educators from all over will meet to share ideas and learn new ways to teach science. The event is packed with workshops, talks, and activities designed to inspire teachers and help them bring science to

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

How Texas Lottery Funds Education and Veterans

In 2025, the Texas Lottery gave a big chunk of money to education and veterans. It sent $1. 77 billion to the Foundation School Fund. This money helps with teacher pay, classroom tech, special education, and even school trips. It also gave $31. 1 million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. This he

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Hunger and Hypocrisy: A Closer Look at Hawley's Food Aid Push

Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has been vocal about the potential impact of a government shutdown on food assistance programs. He argues that if the shutdown continues, millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits could face hunger. Hawley suggests two solutions: either pass a clean funding bil

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Oct 30 2025WEATHER

Stormy Thursday Ahead: What to Expect

A storm is on its way to southeastern PA and NJ, bringing a lot of rain and wind. The weather will change from the nice days we've had recently. Expect heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday. The rain will start overnight and last most of the day. By Thursday night, the storm will move out, and the

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

The Price Tag of the U. S. Government Shutdown

The U. S. government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on the economy. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed that the shutdown is costing the country around $7 billion each month. This loss won't be recovered even after the government resumes operations. The CBO shared these findings in

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Oct 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing with the Stars: Jan Ravnik Faces Haters and Harsh Criticism

Jan Ravnik, a newcomer to Dancing with the Stars, is bidding farewell to his first season. He and his dance partner, Jen Affleck, were eliminated after a strong performance to Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do. " However, their journey wasn't all smooth sailing. Former pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Rise, Putting Pressure on Middle-Income Earners

Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and

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