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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Statehood Suggestion: A Joke or a Threat?

U. S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed that Canada become the 51st state. This idea, once seen as a joke, is now causing concern. Canada's finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, believes Trump's suggestion is an attempt to disrupt relations and create chaos. Trump has said he'd use 'econom

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Helping Colombian Youth: Adapting a Mental Health Intervention

In Colombia, armed conflict has left a lasting impact on millions of people, with mental health services being badly needed. This study focused on adapting an effective mental health program called the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) to better suit young adults aged 18-28 who have experienced con

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Journeys in Rural Uganda: Understanding Psychosis Care Paths

Psychosis is a complex mental health issue that hits low- and middle-income countries the hardest. Surprisingly, they often have less access to medical help. This study looked into how people dealing with psychosis in rural Uganda find their way to treatment. The focus was on what affects their choi

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

School Data Breach: What Parents Should Know

You might have heard about the recent data breach where hackers snuck into a large education software company's system through a support portal. This company, PowerSchool, is now facing the consequences of hackers stealing important personal information like names, addresses, and even Social Securit

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Meet the New Faces: A Fresh Start for Santa Clara County's Education Board

Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Bill Nye Gets Top U. S. Honor for Science Education

On January 4, 2025, Bill Nye, known for his fun approach to teaching science, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House. This highest civilian honor in the U. S. recognizes individuals for making significant contributions to the country and the world. Bil

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Celebs Evacuate: LA Wildfire Strikes

In Los Angeles, a fierce wildfire has led to the evacuation of many celebrities. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, has already destroyed numerous homes, including the residence of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. Famous faces like Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, and Mandy Moore have also fled their homes. M

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Their Statehouse Edge

After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

How Daily Steps and Posture Vary Across Activity Levels

Imagine a bunch of people wearing tiny activity trackers on their thighs. Researchers studied these volunteers to see how their daily steps and postures changed depending on how active they were. They tracked 3547 people over seven days, classifying each day by the number of steps taken. Interestin

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Formula 1 Shakes Up the Calendar

Attention, racing fans! Formula 1 has just announced a major change to its calendar. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will host races, but not every year. Starting from 2026, Spa will have races four times over six years, skipping 2028 and 2030. This means other European races can step in

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