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Nov 12 2025EDUCATION

School Ratings Shake-Up: Evanston-Skokie District 65 Faces Changes

Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Pakistan Points Fingers After Deadly Bombing

In a shocking turn of events, a suicide bombing rocked a busy court area in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The explosion, which happened around noon, killed at least 12 people and injured about 27 others. The blast was so powerful that it shook the entire court building, leaving people terrified and

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Congress Moves to End Shutdown: What's Happening and What's at Stake

The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Talk to Your TV

Google is bringing its new voice assistant, Gemini, to more TVs. Until now, only a few smart TVs had this feature. But now, if you have a Google TV Streamer, you can try it out. All you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a good internet connection, and your streamer should be ready to go. Gemini is di

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Nov 10 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Nightlife Scene: More Than Just Fun and Games

Nightlife venues, such as clubs and bars, are famous for their energetic atmosphere. However, beneath the surface, there's a significant issue that needs attention: substance use. This isn't just about having a good time; it's about recognizing the real dangers involved. Researchers have been gathe

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Nov 10 2025HEALTH

Smart Strategies to Improve Antibiotic Use

Denmark took a step to fight antibiotic resistance in 2018. They introduced quality clusters in general practices. These clusters let doctors pick topics to improve, like antibiotic use. The goal was to see if focusing on antibiotics in these clusters made a difference. Researchers looked at prescr

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food aid freeze: What's happening with SNAP benefits?

The Trump administration has told states to hit pause on giving full food aid for November. This affects 42 million people who rely on this help to put food on the table. The order came over the weekend, as the government shutdown keeps going into its sixth week. States had been trying to help by s

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Nov 10 2025SPORTS

Bills' Playoff Hopes Take a Hit

The Buffalo Bills are in a tough spot. They lost to the Miami Dolphins, dropping their record to 6-3. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are now 8-2. This puts the Patriots ahead in the AFC East race. The Bills don't control their own fate anymore. They need the P

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Nov 10 2025SPORTS

Stafford's Stellar Streak: Rams Dominate 49ers in NFC West Showdown

Matthew Stafford is on fire! He just made NFL history with his third straight game throwing four touchdowns and no interceptions. The Rams beat the 49ers 42-26, making it four wins in a row. Stafford is leading the league with 25 touchdown passes this season. He's been unstoppable lately, throwing 2

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Nov 10 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Sheets Pack a Punch Against Germs

In the fight against superbugs, scientists are turning to some very small helpers: 2D nanomaterials. These ultra-thin sheets, like graphene and others, are showing big promise in tackling infections. They work in clever ways, such as poking holes in germs, creating harmful chemicals, and using light

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