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Aug 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Meat Giants in Hot Water Over Amazon Deforestation

In Brazil, the environment agency Ibama is cracking down on meatpacking companies, including JBS SA, for allegedly buying cattle from farms that have illegally cleared parts of the Amazon rainforest. Ibama has started looking into 12 meatpacking plants, saying they might have been involved in a sche

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Aug 29 2025FINANCE

Inflation's Steady Climb: What It Means for Your Wallet

Inflation is still on the rise, but not by much. The latest numbers show prices went up by 2. 6% over the past year. That's not great, but it's not terrible either. It's the same as last month, so at least it's not getting worse fast. The core PCE, which looks at prices without food and fuel, went

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Truth: How Eyewitness Testimony Works

Eyewitness testimony has been a hot topic in psychology for a long time. Back in the day, experts thought eyewitnesses weren't very reliable. They believed that even if someone was very confident in their identification, they weren't much more likely to be right than someone who was unsure. But now

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Aug 26 2025HEALTH

Why Some Parents Hesitate to Vaccinate Kids Against HPV

In the United States, HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a major cause of several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some oral cancers. Since 2006, a vaccine has been available to protect against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, not enough children are getting this vaccin

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Aug 26 2025EDUCATION

The Unseen Faces of College Life

College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or tak

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Aug 25 2025SCIENCE

Light-Driven Copper: A New Way to Make Molecules

Scientists have found a clever way to make special molecules using light and copper. This method is unique because it can create these molecules in a specific shape, which is important for making medicines and other useful stuff. The process involves mixing simple ingredients to create a special co

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Aug 25 2025EDUCATION

AI's Growing Role in Colleges: A Double-Edged Sword

Colleges are increasingly turning to AI to handle routine tasks, freeing up staff for more complex work. At Roxbury Community College, a new AI assistant named AskRoxie is set to take over simple queries, from password resets to financial aid questions. This shift is part of a broader trend in New E

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Aug 25 2025LIFESTYLE

Parents' WhatsApp Groups: The Never-Ending School Year Chat

As summer winds down, parents' WhatsApp groups start buzzing again. It's like a slow wake-up call, with messages trickling in at first. Someone reminds everyone about after-school registration. A few replies follow, saying thanks and wishing everyone a great end of summer. Then, more messages appear

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Aug 24 2025HEALTH

Managing GERD in Babies: What Really Works?

GERD is a frequent issue in babies, leading to spitting up, fussiness, and trouble eating. While it often gets better on its own, some babies face serious problems like inflammation, poor growth, or lung infections. The best way to handle it starts with simple changes, like adjusting feeding habits

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Aug 23 2025SCIENCE

Giving Chickens a Better Life: How a Busy Environment Boosts Their Well-being

Chickens raised in busy, interesting environments show big changes in how they act and feel. This is what a recent study found when they compared chickens in three rooms full of things to do with chickens in three plain rooms. Each room had about 2, 450 chickens and got natural light. In the busy r

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