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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

College Costs and Voter Divides: Why Education Matters More Than Ever

Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Microplastics in Motion: How Shape and Age Affect Their Journey

Every day, tiny pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, find their way into our environment. Understanding how they move around, especially downward, is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure this out using something called "drag models. " Previously, these models haven't really considere

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Energy Expert Chris Wright Tapped to Lead DOE

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Denver-based fracking company Liberty Energy, to be the next Secretary of the Department of Energy. Wright will also join the newly formed Council of National Energy, which Trump said will include all agencies involved in energy processes.

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Democrats Debate: Economy or Identity?

The Democratic party is in a pickle. After their latest loss, they're wrestling with what to do next. Some are shouting, "Economy first! " They think helping people with their wallets should be the top priority. Others are saying, "No way, it's identity issues that matter most. " They believe that f

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for Intelligence Chief Sparks Controversy

Donald Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence has sparked a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers. They argue that Gabbard, a former House representative, is too cozy with Russia to lead the country's intelligence agency. Jason Crow, a House Democrat from Colora

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Nov 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Docs' New Image Maker

Google Docs is getting a cool new feature called Gemini that lets you create images right within the app! If you’re a Google Workspace user, you can find it in the Insert menu. Just click on "Help me create an image, " choose your style like Photography or Sketch, and pick an aspect ratio. In a snap

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Nov 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Black Friday Sales: Start Shopping Now!

Black Friday is just around the corner, but you don't have to wait! Stores are already offering incredible deals to sweeten the pot early. Imagine skipping long lines and snagging the best prices before everyone else. By starting now, you can spread out your purchases and make the most of your budge

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Boosting Brain Meds: Can Smart Peptides Help?

You know how some medicines don't work as well when you take them by mouth? That's the case with Asenapine maleate, a drug used to treat mental health issues. The problem is, our livers break it down too quickly, so hardly any reaches the blood. Scientists have been trying to fix this by using tiny

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why You Won't Want to Miss this New Horror Comic

Scott Snyder and Jock, two big names in comics, have teamed up again. This time, they're not saving the world with superheroes. Instead, they're scaring us with a new horror series called "You Won't Feel a Thing. " The first issue was just released, and it's already turning heads—and stomachs. The

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Celtics vs Raptors: Lineup Challenges with Injuries

Winning ten out of their first thirteen games, the Celtics are on a roll. Can they keep up the pace? They’re facing the Toronto Raptors tonight, but there’s a big question mark regarding one of their key players, Jrue Holiday. With a left knee issue, he might call it a night. That could be a tough o

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