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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Companies Can Help Nature: A Look at Three Ways to Measure Biodiversity

Businesses can play a big role in protecting nature. They can help stop biodiversity loss. This is part of a bigger goal to make the world a better place for nature. One way to do this is by following the mitigation hierarchy. This means avoiding and reducing harm to nature. If harm can't be avoided

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Missouri Joins the Sports Betting Fun with Caesars

Missouri has just joined the list of states where you can bet on sports, and Caesars is leading the charge. They've launched their mobile app and in-person betting spots in the state. If you're 21 or older, you can now place bets on your favorite teams right from your phone or at Harrah’s Kansas Cit

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Teens Spearhead Better Health Info: A Digital Revolution

Teens today are in a tough spot when it comes to sex education. They're often left in the dark, with little to no reliable information. Schools and society aren't doing enough, and the internet is full of misleading or incorrect advice. In North America, there's a shortage of trustworthy, science-ba

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

A Big Legal Setback for Trump's Former Lawyer

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling. They said Alina Habba, a former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, cannot act as the U. S. Attorney for New Jersey. The court found her appointment to be unconstitutional. It also violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. This decisio

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

Vardy's Weather Wisdom: How a Chilly Night in Italy Felt Like Home

Jamie Vardy, the seasoned footballer, found a familiar feeling in an unfamiliar place. The cold and foggy evening in Bologna reminded him of the typical midweek games back in the UK. He even joked that a little rain would have made it feel just like home. Vardy's quick adaptation to Italian footbal

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Baby's Immune System: A Four-Month Journey in Papua New Guinea

In the first four months of life, a baby's immune system goes through big changes. This is how it works in Papua New Guinea. Researchers looked at 87 babies. They checked 41 different immune system messengers in the blood. These messengers are called cytokines and chemokines. At birth, the levels o

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Less Harm, More Control: A Smarter Approach to Non-Lethal Weapons

Non-lethal weapons are meant to control people without killing them. But sometimes, they can still hurt or even kill if used too close. So, a new kind of projectile was made. It's called a frangible projectile. It's small, about 18. 4 mm, and it's made of a special plastic called PMMA. Inside, it ha

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

A Judge's Controversial Move: Overturning a $7M Fraud Case

A Minnesota judge has stirred up a lot of debate. She threw out a $7. 2 million fraud conviction against a couple. They were found guilty of stealing Medicaid money to fund their fancy lifestyle. The couple, Abdifatah Yusuf and his wife Lul Ahmed, were running a healthcare business from home. They u

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Smart Are AI Doctors in Real Life?

AI in healthcare is getting smarter. But how well does it work in real life? This is the big question. Tests show AI can ace medical exams. But can it handle real patients? That's the gap we need to close. First, let's talk about exams. AI has been crushing medical tests. It knows the theory. But k

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