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Jan 06 2025CELEBRITIES

Hairstylist Blast: Sexual Harassment & Bullying Alleged at Fox Sports

Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for Fox Sports, is making some big claims against the network and two of its personalities, Skip Bayless and Joy Taylor. Faraji says Bayless made unwanted advances, offering money for sex. She also claims Fox Sports had a really bad work environment and punished

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Unified Teammates Head to D. C. for Legislative Push

A year ago, Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel began an unexpected journey when they became team captains of the Unified Sports basketball team at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Now, their friendship and advocacy for inclusive sports programs have taken them all the way to the nation's capital.

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Learning from Young People's Views on Medical Aid in Dying for Psychiatric Conditions

Have you ever thought about how young people might feel about medical aid in dying for those with psychiatric illnesses? It's a tough topic, but their insights can teach us a lot. Let's dive in and see what they have to say. Young people today are more open and informed about mental health. They un

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Infant Crying: What Healthcare Workers Need to Know

Did you ever think that something as simple as understanding infant crying could help prevent abuse? It turns out, it's a big deal. We talked to 122 healthcare workers and found that many of them didn't get what's normal when it comes to babies crying. Surprisingly, 40% of them thought it wasn't oka

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Growing Pains: Unusual Issues in Onion and Garlic Crops

Onions and garlic are big deals in the farming world. They're grown everywhere and face a bunch of problems, from pests to diseases. But there's another group of issues that can mess with their quality and yield: physiological disorders. These aren't caused by pests or diseases, but by things like h

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Sports Teams: A Tax Break Battle Brewing in 2025

Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Bullying Among South African Teens: The Role of Childhood Struggles and Friend Influence

Bullying is a big problem among teens in South Africa. A recent study looked into how childhood hardships, the influence of friends, and personality traits affect teen bullying. Researchers analyzed data from 769 high school students using a method called Structural Equation Modelling. They found th

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

The Power of Pre-K: How Dallas ISD Defied the Enrollment Slump

Early childhood education is making a big difference in Dallas. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) saw a surprising increase in enrollment this year, breaking a nine-year trend of decline. What's behind this positive change? The district’s pre-K program is a key driver. Many families are

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Weather Wizards: How AI Helps Farmers Predict Crop Yields

Think of farming as a giant puzzle with pieces that change every day. Weather plays a big role in how crops grow. Scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make predictions easier. They fed a huge dataset of soybean hybrids into two different AI models: one using something called convolut

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

How Potassium Boosts Rice Yield and Flavor

Ever wondered how potassium affects rice? Researchers recently explored this question by testing different amounts of potassium fertilizer on two kinds of rice, Xiadao No. 1 and Shenliangyou 5814, across two years. They used five different rates: 0, 60, 120, 180, and 240 kg of potassium oxide per he

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