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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Mind's Bounce-Back: How the Brain Handles Distractions

The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Crypto Bet: A Gamble on Prediction Markets

President Donald Trump has entered a partnership with Crypto. com, a crypto betting platform currently in a legal battle with Nevada and other states. This alliance raises eyebrows, especially since Trump could influence the outcomes of events that users are betting on. Crypto. com is challenging st

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

James Comey's Fight Against False Claims: A Legal Battle

James Comey, the former head of the FBI, is in a tough spot. He's facing a criminal case from the Trump administration. They say he lied during a Senate hearing in 2020. But Comey says he told the truth. His lawyers say the questions he was asked were confusing. They argue that Comey couldn't have l

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Oct 30 2025CRIME

A Cruise Ship's Oversight Leaves Elderly Passenger Behind

A recent incident on a cruise ship has raised serious questions about passenger safety and crew responsibility. An 80-year-old woman, Suzanne Rees, was left behind on a remote Australian island after her cruise ship departed without her. The ship, Coral Adventurer, had stopped at Lizard Island, a po

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Oct 30 2025BUSINESS

A California Real Estate Company Faces FBI Investigation

A real estate company in California, Continuum Analytics, is facing serious trouble. The FBI raided their offices recently, and it's all tied to some questionable bank loans. Two major banks, Zions and Western Alliance, claim that a related company, Cantor Group, failed to pay back about $160 millio

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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 2025EDUCATION

Fort Worth Schools: A State Takeover and the Fight for Better Education

The Fort Worth Independent School District is in hot water. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is stepping in to take control because one of its schools, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, has been failing for years. This isn't a sudden move, though. The district has been struggling to meet

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Medical Debt and Credit Scores: A New Battle

The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt

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Oct 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Wheaton, IL: More Than Just a Downtown Scene

Wheaton, IL, is often celebrated for its bustling downtown area, but there's much more to this town than meets the eye. The real magic of Wheaton lies in its ability to blend urban convenience with natural beauty and community spirit. Just a short distance from the heart of the town, residents can e

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Oct 29 2025WEATHER

Halloween Weather Blues: Rain and Wind Might Spoil the Fun in Upstate NY

Upstate New York is in for a wet and windy Halloween. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and strong winds. This might make trick-or-treating a bit messy. The weather folks say it will rain a lot on Thursday and Friday. They expect 1 to 2 inches of rain all over the place. The storm will c

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