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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Quick and Easy Ways to Spot Pig Viruses

Pigs can get really sick from a virus called PEV-G. It causes problems like diarrhea, brain swelling, trouble breathing, and even issues with reproduction. Normally, finding this virus takes a lot of time and special tools. But now, there are new ways to detect it quickly and easily. Two new method

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Vet Care in Austria?

In Austria, there's a growing interest in alternative vet care, often called Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM). This approach combines traditional treatments with alternative methods to improve animal health. But how much is it really used in Austrian vet practices? A recent study took a

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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sorting Plastics Smarter: A New Way to Recycle

Plastic waste is a big problem. Sorting it correctly is super important for recycling to work well. Right now, most systems use fancy cameras or big computers that aren't very flexible. This makes recycling expensive and not very good at handling different types of plastic. A new study looked at a

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Sweden's Cattle: How Movements Shape Disease Spread

Swedish cattle have been on the move a lot more in recent years. From 2005 to 2022, the number of cattle and farms dropped. But surprisingly, the number of cattle being moved between farms went up. This is important because how cattle move around affects how diseases spread. Researchers used some c

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Why Just One More Thing Can Be a Big Problem for Doctors

Doctors have a lot on their plates. They see many patients in a day, and each visit is packed with important health discussions. But there's a common phrase that can throw a wrench into their schedules: "Just one more thing. " This simple phrase often pops up at the end of an appointment, when the d

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

How Tiny Electrons Shape the Future of Solar Tech

Double perovskites are like the superheroes of solar tech, but they have a kryptonite: disorder in their atomic structure. Two of these heroes, Cs2AgBiCl6 and Cs2AgInCl6, have been under the spotlight. Scientists wanted to understand how these materials behave when their atoms get mixed up. They us

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Florida Schools in Limbo: Federal Education Funds on Hold

The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Big Tech's Growing Influence in Schools: A Cause for Concern?

Big Tech companies are increasingly targeting schools, marketing their AI products as helpful tools for both students and teachers. However, this push raises important questions about the future of education. Some schools, like those in Texas and Arizona, are already using AI to teach students, with

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

A New Leader for Massachusetts Schools: Pedro Martinez Steps Up

Pedro Martinez is the new boss of Massachusetts schools. He started his job in the summer. His main goal is to make sure all students get a good education. He wants to work with school leaders to improve things. Martinez is the first Latino to lead the state's education department. He came to the U

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