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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

TikTok Goes Dark: Will Trump's Deal Bring It Back?

TikTok's lights have gone off in the US, leaving millions of users in the dark. But it might not be the end just yet. President Trump has promised to bring it back, but is it that simple? Let's dive into the messy world of TikTok's ban and Trump's plan to revive it. TikTok's shutdown came late last

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Jan 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Gets a New Bride with a Different Story

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is getting a new bride in the attic, and she's not the axe-wielding Black Widow you might remember. This ghostly figure, dressed in a flowing gown with a beating red heart, is now a mournful bride. She's traded her murderous past for a sad tale of lost love. Instead of b

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Meningitis Mysteries: New Testing Methods

Imagine you're in a hospital, and a patient comes in with symptoms of meningitis. Time is crucial because the wrong treatment or delay can lead to serious problems. Doctors often rely on standard lab tests, but these aren't always available in places with limited resources. So, what if there was a b

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Sleep Therapy & Cancer Fatigue: A Closer Look

Cancer survivors often deal with something called cancer-related fatigue. It's one of the most common problems they face. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) might help with this fatigue, but we're not sure exactly how it works. A group of researchers looked back at a study where peop

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Fighting Hidden Enemies: Treatments for Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Imagine tiny waste disposal units inside your cells that aren't working right. Welcome to the world of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs)—rare diseases that mess up these tiny units, called lysosomes. Normally, lysosomes break down big molecules like sugars and fats. But in LSDs, certain enzymes are

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

How Skin Conditions Affect Daily Life: A Look at Quality of Life from Patients' Perspectives

Imagine you're living with a skin condition like atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus, or psoriasis. How does it affect your daily life? Researchers recently explored this question by comparing how patients with these conditions rate their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Th

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

TikTok’s 90-Day Reprieve: What’s Trump Thinking?

Here’s a twist: President Trump might let TikTok stick around for a bit longer. In a recent chat with NBC News, he hinted that he’s considering giving the app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban. But why the change of heart? Trump’s been against TikTok before, worrying about its Chinese ties and data

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Darien Schools Keep Gifted Program After Parents Speak Out

The Darien Board of Education has decided to maintain the Idea Program, which focuses on gifted and talented students, for the next school year. The vote was 7-2 in favor, following a meeting where parents, students, and alumni shared their positive experiences with the program. One former student,

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Danielle Collins: A Team Player Despite Health Struggles

A big win for Team USA at the United Cup! Guess who played a key role? Yes, ‘Danimal, ’ aka Danielle Collins, was a driving force despite being under the weather. She didn’t compete, but her presence counted. She cheered from the bench, keeping spirits high. Even through sickness, Collins showed wha

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