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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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Aug 22 2025POLITICS

When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics

In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc

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Aug 21 2025POLITICS

UK Asylum Applications Hit Record High: What's Happening?

The UK saw a record number of asylum applications last year, with 111, 000 people seeking refuge. This is a 14% jump from the previous year and the highest since 2002. The government is working to process these cases faster, which might reduce the number of people needing housing support in the long

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Aug 21 2025RELIGION

A Hidden Gem in McKinney: Where Peace Meets Community

Nestled just a short drive from the hustle of downtown McKinney, there's a special place that many locals don't even know about. The Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monastery sits quietly on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life. It's a place where people from all wa

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Aug 21 2025SPORTS

Derrick McFall: The Rising Star from Texas

Derrick McFall is making waves on the football field, and people are taking notice. This young athlete from Tyler, Texas, is quickly becoming a standout player for the SMU Mustangs. In 2024, he made a big splash as a redshirt freshman, rushing for 106 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His debut game

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Aug 21 2025SCIENCE

Decoding Body's Hidden Signals: The Science Behind MRI's Invisible Maps

Ever wondered how doctors can see inside your body without cutting you open? It's not magic, it's science! MRI machines are like superheroes, but they need special helpers called phantoms to learn their powers. These phantoms aren't ghosts, but clever tools made to copy how our body parts react to m

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Aug 21 2025POLITICS

A Fed Governor Faces Pressure to Step Down

In a recent turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump has publicly asked Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign. This call comes after the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, suggested that the Department of Justice should look into Cook over claims of mortgage fraud. Pu

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Aug 21 2025POLITICS

The Fed's Mortgage Mystery: What's Really Going On?

Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor, is in the spotlight for some questionable mortgage moves. She's the first African American woman on the Fed Board, making her a trailblazer. But now, she's facing allegations that she might have played fast and loose with mortgage rules to score better deals.

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Aug 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Takes on Trump's D. C. in New Episode

South Park is back with another episode that dives into politics. This time, the show is looking at President Trump's decision to send more law enforcement to Washington D. C. The new episode, called \"Sickofancy, \" shows Towelie visiting the capital and finding it filled with soldiers and tanks.

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Aug 20 2025WEATHER

Erin's Waves: A Storm's Impact on the East Coast

Hurricane Erin is making its way north in the Atlantic, hundreds of miles off the coast. It's bringing some serious trouble to North Carolina's Outer Banks and other parts of the East Coast. The National Hurricane Center says to expect dangerous storm surges and tropical storm conditions. Roads on t

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