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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

A Professor's Fight: Was Texas A&M Fair?

A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...

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Nov 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flames and Fumes: A Close Call at the Port of Los Angeles

A massive container ship caught fire while docked at the Port of Los Angeles, raising alarms about potential pollution. The blaze started on Friday night, causing authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby areas due to worries about hazardous cargo. By Saturday afternoon, the fire was mostly under control. Firefighters had to move the ship out to sea t...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Truth: Beyond the Headlines

In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Sisters' Late Babies Might Help Brothers Live Longer

There's a fascinating link between sisters having babies later in life and their brothers living longer. This isn't about lifestyle choices but likely about genes. Studies show that women who have children in their 40s and 50s without fertility help tend to live longer after menopause. This got scientists curious about how this might affect their brothers. Researche...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Care: How Quick DNA Tests Could Save Tiny Lives

In the world of medicine, time is often of the essence, especially when it comes to the tiniest patients. Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often need swift and accurate diagnoses to guide their treatment. Traditionally, DNA testing has been a slow process, taking days to complete and only used for babies showing specific symptoms. But what if this ...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Young People Struggling: A Wake-Up Call for Leaders

The affordability crisis is hitting young people hard, and someone needs to step up and address it. That's the message from a well-known Democratic strategist who recently spoke about the challenges facing the younger generation. He pointed out that many young Americans are struggling to buy homes and find good jobs, which is causing frustration and anger. He believ...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Who Will Be the First Female U. S. President?

The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in her party might hold her back. The conversation took a turn when the t...

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Nov 23 2025SCIENCE

Choosing the Best Embryo: A New Debate in Fertility Science

A new company is making waves in the world of fertility. Nucleus Genomics offers a service that screens embryos for more than just health risks. It also predicts traits like height and intelligence. This has sparked a heated debate. The company's ads in New York City subways have caught people's attention. They say things like, \"Have Your Best Baby\" and \"These ba...

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

YouTuber Brandon Buckingham's Health Crisis and Call for Support

Brandon Buckingham, a well-known YouTuber, has turned to his fans for financial assistance due to a sudden and severe health crisis. He shared a video expressing his discomfort in asking for help but emphasized the urgency, given his responsibilities as a husband and a father to an 11-month-old baby. The YouTuber revealed that he was recently admitted to the ICU aft...

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Nov 22 2025RELIGION

How Family Talks Shape Faith for Life

Faith isn't just something you pick up at church; it often starts at home. A recent study looked into how childhood experiences with faith affect people's beliefs as adults. The research found that talking about faith regularly with parents can make a big difference in how kids practice their faith when they grow up. The study involved over 16, 000 adults who go to ...

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