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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Voters Decide on Abortion Laws: Wins and Losses Across the U. S.

In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. Howe

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters Decide on Abortion Rights in 2024: What's at Stake?

Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Passing On Crypto: A New Approach

Have you ever thought about what happens to your crypto when you're gone? It’s a tricky subject because you can’t just take someone’s digital assets without confirmation that they’ve passed away. This is where the Tales From the Crypt Protocol comes in. It keeps things secure by ensuring privacy unt

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Special Ed Departments: A Success Story

You might be wondering how one special education department turned things around and became a shining example for others. Let's take a step back and look at the journey of Payson's special education department. Once upon a time, it wasn't where it wanted to be. But with dedication and hard work, it

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Marijuana's Mixed Results: A Look at Election Day's Ballot Measures

On Election Day, voters across the U. S. weighed in on a variety of issues, with some states deciding on controversial topics like marijuana and voting rights. Florida missed the mark on legalizing recreational marijuana, despite a hefty campaign backed by the state's largest medical marijuana opera

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Jason Kelce's Apology: A Lesson in Handling Hate

NFL star Jason Kelce isn’t proud of his actions. He recently smashed a Penn State student’s phone after the student insulted his brother, Travis. The incident happened when Jason was at the university for an ESPN show. The student yelled at Jason, hurling a rude comment about Travis dating Taylor Sw

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

What's in Your Weed Killer? New Research Links Some Pesticides to Prostate Cancer

Imagine this: the weed killer sitting in your garden shed could be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer. A recent study found that 22 pesticides in popular weed killers like Roundup might be increasing the chance of getting this disease. In fact, four of these pesticides could even make it lik

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Pesticides and Prostate Cancer: What's the Connection?

You might be surprised to hear that certain pesticides could raise your risk of getting prostate cancer. A team from Stanford University looked into this over many years, as prostate cancer takes a long time to develop. They found that 22 specific pesticides were linked to a higher chance of getting

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Courts Allow DOJ to Watch Polls in Missouri and Texas

Two states, Missouri and Texas, tried to keep the Justice Department (DOJ) from sending lawyers to monitor polls on Election Day. They said it would interfere with their own election authorities. However, federal judges didn't agree. In Missouri, the DOJ has the right to monitor polls as part of a d

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Zombie Games: A Unique Way to Bond

For as long as he can remember, a young boy has shared a special hobby with his dad: exploring the world of zombies. They've watched classic zombie films like Night of the Living Dead together and played games like State of Decay 2, a unique survival game that lets them team up to fend off the undea

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