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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Protesters Demand Action at Climate Talks

In a bold move, indigenous activists disrupted the UN climate conference in Brazil. They stormed the event to push for stronger measures to protect their lands and traditions. The protesters carried signs with messages like \"our forests are not for sale. \" These activists are from the Amazon Basi

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Nov 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Amazon's Guardian Speaks Out Against Threats to His Home

Chief Raoni, a 93-year-old Indigenous leader, is sounding the alarm about Brazil's infrastructure plans. He believes these projects could harm the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home. Raoni is in Brazil for the U. N. climate summit, COP30. He wants Indigenous peoples to have more say i

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Nov 10 2025SCIENCE

Is Your Hand Shape Linked to Crime and Mental Health?

Ever wonder if your hand shape says something about you? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They focused on the ratio of the second and fourth fingers, known as the 2D:4D ratio. This ratio is different in men and women and may be linked to how much testosterone you were exposed to before

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Keeping an Eye on New York's New Mayor: What's the Deal?

New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a

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Nov 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dolphins in Danger: Amazon's Lakes Heat Up

In the heart of Brazil's Amazonas state, a grim scene unfolded as hundreds of dolphins were found lifeless along the shores of Lake Tefe. The culprit? A scorching heat wave and severe drought that turned the lake into a virtual hot tub, with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius. T

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Sleep Drugs and Brain Boost: A Closer Look at Zolpidem and Clobazam

Insomnia is a common sleep problem. It's tough to treat. A recent study looked at two drugs: zolpidem and clobazam. They wanted to see how these drugs affect the brain and sleep. The study checked serum BDNF levels. BDNF is a protein that helps brain cells grow. It also looked at sleep quality and

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Nov 06 2025SPORTS

Kyler Murray's Football Future: A Step Back for a Stronger Comeback

Kyler Murray, the star quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, is facing a setback in his season. He's been dealing with a foot injury that's just not getting better. The team's coach, Jonathan Gannon, decided to put Murray on injured reserve. This means he'll be out for at least four weeks. Gannon

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Nov 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle Makes a Comeback in Hollywood

Meghan Markle is stepping back into the acting world with a small role in the upcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends. " This film, currently being shot in Los Angeles, stars Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson, and Henry Golding. Other actors like Melissa Villaseñor and Natasia Demetriou are also

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Nov 04 2025BUSINESS

Jeff Bezos' Fortune Grows as Amazon Partners with OpenAI

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, just got richer. His net worth jumped by about $10 billion. This happened after Amazon made a big deal with OpenAI, a company that works on artificial intelligence. OpenAI used to get all its computing power from Microsoft. But as OpenAI grew, it needed more resou

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Nov 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Prince William Steps Up to Shield Amazon Guardians

Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most impor

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