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Apr 22 2025SPORTS

A Big Welcome Back to the Big Apple

Ian Jackson is heading back to New York City. This is big news for basketball fans. He will be playing for St. John's. This is a big deal. Jackson is a talented player from North Carolina. He is known for his explosive moves on the court. He is also from The Bronx. So, he is coming home in a way. He

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

Campus Safety Under Scrutiny After Florida State Shooting

On a sunny day in Tallahassee, Florida State University students were preparing for their last classes before graduation. The day took a dark turn when a gunman started shooting on campus. Students like Meghan Bannister and Sarah Walker had practiced active shooter drills since they were young. T

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Apr 21 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg: From College Star to NBA Hopeful

Cooper Flagg, a standout freshman at Duke, has made a big decision. He is putting his name in the 2025 NBA draft. This move comes after a remarkable season that saw him win the Wooden Award and become the top pick in many draft projections. Flagg shared his decision in a video message on social med

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Apr 21 2025CRIME

The El Paso Walmart Shooting: A Hate Crime That United a City

In a Texas courtroom, a man who took the lives of 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso admitted his guilt. Patrick Crusius, a 26-year-old, faced the families of his victims without a word of apology. He had already been sentenced to life in prison multiple times for federal hate crim

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Apr 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Fantastic Four: A New Era with a Surprising Twist

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. While many are focused on the potential threat of Galactus, a cosmic villain, there's another plot twist that has fans talking: Sue Storm, played by Vanessa Kirby, is expecting a baby. This revelation ad

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer: The Silent Killer and How We Can Catch It Early

Lung cancer is a sneaky and deadly disease. It often goes unnoticed until it's too late. This is because symptoms usually only show up when the cancer has already spread. But there is a way to spot it early. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans can find lung cancer before it becomes a big problem

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Instagram's New Guardians: How AI is Keeping Teens Safe

Instagram is stepping up its game to protect young users. It is now using artificial intelligence to spot teens who might be fibbing about their age. This move is all about making sure teens are using the app safely. When Instagram thinks an account belongs to a teen, it switches it to a restricted

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

A Catholic Meeting and a Global Farewell

The world was saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. He was a key figure in the Catholic Church. Before his passing, he had a special meeting. It was with the U. S. Vice President, JD Vance. This meeting took place in the Vatican. It happened on Easter Sunday. Pope Francis was in a wheelchai

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Vanishing Lab: A Blow to STI Prevention

The closure of a key sexually transmitted infection (STI) lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised serious concerns. This lab was crucial in tracking and researching diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea. The shutdown comes at a time when syphilis cases are skyrocketing

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

Harvard Under Fire: The Political Battle for University Independence

The political storm brewing around Harvard University is not just about a single institution. It's a clash that reflects a broader struggle between conservative ideologies and academic freedom. The conflict began with a podcast discussion in 2021, where far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin and former Tru

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