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Mar 12 2025EDUCATION

Idaho's Education Funding: A Closer Look at the Shortfall

Idaho's public schools are facing a significant challenge. The state's funding model for K-12 education doesn't account for the extra needs of students with special requirements. This means districts with a higher number of these students are left with a substantial funding gap. The state's funding

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

English Only? A New Twist in US Language Policy

The United States has taken a sharp turn in its language policy. President Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the country. This move reverses a policy from the Clinton era, which had required federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English spea

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

How Age and Eye Pressure Affect Vision

Glaucoma is a big deal. It is a major cause of blindness around the world. Two big factors that contribute to glaucoma are aging and high pressure inside the eye. This pressure is known as intraocular pressure (IOP). When these factors come into play, they can damage cells in the retina called r

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

English Only? Trump's Big Move

Trump is about to make a big change. He plans to sign an order that makes English the official language of the US. This means government agencies and organizations that get federal money can choose if they want to offer services in languages other than English. This order will undo a rule from forme

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Glioblastoma's Secret Messengers: How Tiny Bubbles Shape the Brain's Defense

Glioblastoma, a nasty type of brain tumor, has a sneaky way of communicating with its surroundings. It sends out tiny bubbles, called exosomes, that can change how immune cells, called microglia, behave. These exosomes are like secret messengers, carrying instructions that can turn microglia into he

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Fasting and Diabetes: How a New Medication Helps

Ramadan is a time when many Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. This can be tough for people with type 2 diabetes. Their blood sugar levels can go up and down a lot because they skip meals and change their medication times. This can make managing their diabetes harder. One medication that has been he

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Glowing Hope: Fighting Brain Tumors with Smart Light

Glioblastoma is a tough brain tumor to deal with. It spreads quickly and often ignores medicine. Doctors have been looking for new ways to fight it. One promising method uses special light and tiny, smart particles. These particles are made from a type of polymer. They can glow and get hot when hit

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Sepsis and Brain Fog: The Role of GDF15

Sepsis is a serious condition that can mess with your brain. It can cause a bunch of problems, like delirium, coma, and even long-term memory issues. Doctors call this sepsis-associated encephalopathy, or SAE. It's a big deal because it affects a lot of people and can be really hard to deal with.

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Feb 20 2025CRIME

LATIN AMERICA'S MOST DANGEROUS GANGS

There are eight dangerous criminal groups in Latin America that have been labeled as terrorist organizations by the United States. These groups are known for their involvement in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violence. The U. S. government has taken a strong stance against these groups, d

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Brain Boost: A New Weapon Against Brain Cancer

Glioblastoma is a nasty type of brain cancer that's super tough to treat. Doctors have been trying out a new trick to fight it: oncolytic viruses. These viruses are designed to target and kill cancer cells while also ramping up the body's immune response. But there's a catch. These viruses don't sti

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