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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Tech Tools Tame Blood Sugar in Diabetics

People with type 2 diabetes often struggle to manage their blood sugar levels. But what if technology could lend a hand? A recent study explored this idea by testing two tools: continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and exercise trackers like Fitbit. The goal was to see if using these devices together co

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

Georgia's Cellphone Ban: Should It Go Beyond Middle School?

Georgia is thinking about expanding its cellphone ban in schools. Right now, the rule only applies to students from kindergarten to eighth grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. But the state's education department wants lawmakers to include high school students too. Many teachers in Georgia

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

Newman High's November Star: Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. T

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Lane Kiffin's Future Hangs in the Balance as Ole Miss Eyes Playoff

Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is

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Nov 21 2025CRYPTO

AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Revolutionize Investing

In the fast-paced world of finance, technology is shaking things up. A new player, LCPC AI, has stepped into the spotlight with a fresh platform that blends artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. This isn't just another tech gadget; it's a tool designed to help investors make smarter choices.

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

Middletown School Boss Fired Over Paperwork Blunder

A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

New York's Big Win for Small Businesses: How the City is Boosting Diversity in Contracts

New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer and Birth Control: What You Need to Know

A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe

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Nov 18 2025CRYPTO

Making Crypto Easy: The New AI Helper for Smart Contracts

A new tool called CoinFello is about to make waves in the crypto world. It's an AI-powered app that helps people use and automate smart contracts. This isn't just any app; it's the first of its kind. It lets users chat with it in plain language to get things done on the blockchain. CoinFello is bui

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Nov 18 2025SPORTS

Standing Up for Fair Play in Girls' Sports

In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her te

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