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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

Helping Paws: How Schools Can Better Support Service Animals

Service dogs are becoming more common in schools. They help students with disabilities. But many schools don't have good rules for this. This can cause problems. School nurses can help. They can make sure schools follow the law. They can also make sure students get the help they need. School nurses

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Dec 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Facing Cancer with Courage

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer known for timeless hits, has shared some personal news. He's got lung cancer and needs surgery. But don't worry, he caught it early. That's good news! This all started when he had bronchitis for a few weeks. His doctor wanted to be safe, so they did some tests. T

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Video Games Can Brighten Your Day

Video games are not just for kids. They can also help young adults feel better. A recent study found that playing games like Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi can make people happier. These games bring back good feelings from childhood. They can also help reduce stress and burnout. The study first talked

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Russia's Push for Zaporizhzhia: A Closer Look at the Conflict

In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his military to keep advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine. This comes after a Russian commander reported that their forces were just 15 kilometers away from Zaporizhzhia city, which had over 700, 000 residents before

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Kosovo's Big Election Shake-Up: Kurti's Big Win

Kosovo's recent election results have put Prime Minister Albin Kurti back in the spotlight. His party, Vetevendosje, won big, securing over 49% of the vote. This victory is a big deal because it ends a long political stalemate that had been holding the country back. Kurti now has a stronger positio

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital Joins NYC's Public Health System

A big change is coming to Brooklyn's healthcare scene. Maimonides Medical Center, a private hospital that has been serving the community for a long time, is teaming up with NYC Health+Hospitals. This merger, set to happen by April 2026, is a major move to keep Maimonides afloat. Maimonides has been

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Change: What's Really Going On?

Bitcoin's value has been dropping for a while. It might even fall to $75, 000, which is close to what big investors paid. But this isn't like other times when Bitcoin's value dropped. Before, people panicked and sold. Now, big companies are in control. They're not acting like everyone else. Other p

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Quiet Revolution in 2025: The Shift from Hype to Real Use

In 2025, the crypto world saw a major shift. It wasn't about big price jumps or wild speculation. Instead, it was about real changes happening under the surface. Early crypto enthusiasts, who had held on through all the ups and downs, started to cash out when Bitcoin hit $100, 000. But instead of p

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Stablecoins: The New Big Players in U. S. Debt

The U. S. government is making big moves to get stablecoins involved in handling debt. A key law called the CLARITY Act is set to be reviewed by the Senate in January 2026. This comes after a long delay caused by a government shutdown. The law, which already passed in the House, aims to make stablec

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Nixon Over Trump? A Surprising Choice

John Lindstrom, a seasoned political reporter, shared some unexpected views in 2025. He openly admitted he disliked Richard Nixon but still believed Nixon would make a better president than Donald Trump. This might sound shocking, especially to those who remember Nixon's controversial actions, like

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