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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Hillsborough HS to Hire New Security Officer for Better Student Safety

Something big happened at Hillsborough High School. The Board of Education decided to create a new job called a building monitor. This decision was made at a meeting on Monday night. The main goal is to make the school safer for students. The board thinks that having another person to watch over th

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Is College Really Worth It Anymore?

Think college is the only way to success? Think again. New numbers show that fewer students are signing up for traditional four-year degrees. Why? Costs are sky-high, and student loans are out of control. Plus, the government isn't making it easy. The mess with the Free Application for Federal Stude

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's $19 Billion Share Sale: A Money Move to Stay in the Game

Boeing has been dealing with a tough time for years now. Two plane crashes and a pandemic later, the company is looking to boost its finances. So, they've just announced a plan to sell some of their shares worth about $19 billion. This isn't their first big money move, as they've already raised $25

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

President Biden's Balancing Act: AI's Potential and Risks

In the final stretch of his term, President Joe Biden has laid out clear rules for using artificial intelligence in national security. He wants to make sure the US keeps up with competitors like China while also avoiding AI's darker sides, like launching nukes or limiting free speech. The new plan,

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Oct 27 2024SCIENCE

Space Mission Hiccup: A NASA Astronaut's Unexpected Hospital Stay

A recent space mission had an unexpected twist when a NASA astronaut was taken to the hospital after returning from a long stay on the International Space Station. This trip, originally planned for only five months, was extended to nearly eight months due to issues with Boeing's new astronaut capsul

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Trump's Gender Surgery Claim: Fact or Fiction?

Former President Donald Trump is back at it, spreading a story that US schools are secretly taking kids for gender-affirming surgeries without their parents' permission. This idea first popped up in late August, and it was quickly proven false by CNN and others in September. But here we are in Octob

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

What's Up with the NASA Astronaut in the Hospital?

After a mission in space, one NASA astronaut ended up in the hospital. No one knows who it is or why they're there, but NASA says they're just being careful. Remember when astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper got dizzy after a mission in 2006? Space travel can be tough on the body. The astronauts

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Treasures: Silver Pennies from Norman Times

Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Homecoming After a Long Space Stay

Four astronauts finally made it back to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. Their journey started in March with SpaceX's Dragon capsule, and they were supposed to be home in September. But technical hiccups with Boeing's Starliner capsule and a hurricane delayed their return. The team included NA

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