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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

West Bank Mosque Reopens After Suspected Settler Attack

In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the dama

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Materials for Buildings: How Liquid Crystal Elastomers Could Change the Game

Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) are not just any ordinary material. They have special abilities that make them super useful in many areas. Unlike regular materials, LCEs can both sense and move. This makes them perfect for creating buildings that can respond to their environment. Imagine a buildin

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Nov 14 2025FINANCE

Who Pays the Most Taxes in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a small group of high earners is shouldering a big part of the tax load. The top 1% of earners in the state, about 58, 541 households, bring in a lot of money. On average, each of these households makes over $1. 7 million a year. Together, they earn 18. 42% of the state's total inco

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

Fighting RSV in Nepal: Smart Money Moves

Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for

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Nov 14 2025EDUCATION

Singapore's Top School: A Century of Smart Growth

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a big deal. It started small in 1905 as a medical school. Now, it's a global leader in education and research. Over 120 years, it has grown a lot. It's not just about medicine anymore. NUS is known for many things. One of them is nanoscience. This is a f

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Nov 14 2025EDUCATION

Utah's Education Crossroads: Is Efficiency Worth Losing Community Schools?

Utah is at a turning point in public education. The Granite School District is considering closing Eastwood Elementary. This is not just about one school. It's about what Utah values in its education system. Eastwood Elementary has been a cornerstone of the Millcreek community for over 60 years. Ma

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Upstate New York: The Silent Hero in Modern Defense Innovation

Upstate New York is making waves in the defense technology world. It's not just about big headlines and flashy claims. The region is quietly becoming a powerhouse in defense innovation. This is not just talk. It's action. The U. S. Army has been vocal about the need for change. Secretary of the Arm

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Hidden Links: RDW and High Blood Pressure in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, a new focus is on how red cell distribution width (RDW) might relate to high blood pressure. RDW is a measure of the variation in the size of red blood cells. It's already known to be connected to heart and metabolic issues. But its role in hypertension is not well understood in this pa

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Nov 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Wreaks Havoc in Mono County: A Race Against Time

A wildfire, now known as the Pack fire, erupted near Crowley Lake in Mono County on a Thursday afternoon. It quickly grew to a massive 1, 000 acres, putting homes in the McGee Trailer Park at risk. The fire started near McGee Creek Road, just west of Highway 395, around 12:30 p. m. , as reported by

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Next Big Thing in Phones: 6G and AI

6G is coming, and it's not just about faster internet. It's about making our phones smarter. Unlike the hype around 5G, 6G is still under the radar. But it's not just another upgrade. It's designed for AI. This means our phones will understand us better. They will know what we say, see, and do. This

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