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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Hunger Hurdles: Refugees' Fight for Food in the U. S.

Refugees in the U. S. often struggle to put food on the table. This isn't just a one-time problem. It's a challenge that can pop up at different times after they resettle. Why? Because their journey to find enough food isn't straightforward. It's a mix of hurdles and creative solutions. First, let'

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Jul 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blocking Harmful Chemicals: The Power of Sealants on Concrete

Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

What Really Happened to Air India Flight AI171?

A recent report has shed new light on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. This flight was supposed to take passengers from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The crash happened just after takeoff, near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Investigators are looking into what went wrong.

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Making Sense of Complex Health Info for Kids

A recent project tackled a big problem: making health information about rare diseases easier to understand. The team built a smart tool that uses a special kind of AI to answer questions about neurocutaneous syndromes. These are complex conditions that affect the skin and brain. The tool was tested

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Yemen's National Resistance Force Makes Big Weapon Seizure

In a surprising turn of events, a group fighting for Yemen's recognized government says it has taken control of a huge shipment of weapons. These weapons, weighing 750 tons, were reportedly sent by Iran and meant for the Houthi rebels. This is a big deal because it's the first time this group, calle

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Jul 16 2025CRIME

A Fox News Host Turns Prosecutor into a Thriller Writer

Trey Gowdy, a well-known Fox News host, has stepped into the world of fiction with his first psychological crime novel, "The Color of Death. " This book, set to hit stores on August 26, is a joint effort with bestselling author Christopher Greyson. It dives deep into the minds of both a killer and t

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Jul 16 2025CRIME

Violence at Home: A Look at Brazil's Struggle with Domestic Abuse

In Brazil, domestic violence against women is a big problem. From 2015 to 2020, many cases were reported. This violence is not spread out evenly. Some places have more cases than others. The risk of facing domestic violence is higher in certain areas. This is not just about where people live. It is

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Jul 16 2025SCIENCE

Faith and Autism: A Closer Look at Adults on the Spectrum

Autism and faith is a topic that hasn't been studied much. It's important to understand how adults with autism experience and practice religion. Faith is a personal thing. It's about beliefs and practices that come from a religious group. For autistic adults, there are unique challenges and needs wh

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Jul 16 2025RELIGION

Keeping Kids Safe: A Look at Religious Groups' Efforts

Child abuse is a big problem worldwide. Everyone needs to do their part to keep kids safe. In Australia, there was a big investigation called the Royal Commission. It looked into how groups, like churches, handled child abuse. The investigation led to new rules. But how well are these rules being fo

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Microwaves: Safe or Scary?

Microwaves use a type of radiation, but it's not the dangerous kind. Unlike nuclear radiation, microwave radiation is non-ionizing, which means it doesn't have enough energy to harm your DNA. So, no, you're not turning into a mutant every time you heat up leftovers. This radiation is actually quite

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