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Jun 30 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Kids with Brain Tumors: A Breakthrough in DNA Testing

Kids with brain tumors might soon have a better way to track their illness. Scientists have found a way to test tiny amounts of DNA in their blood and spinal fluid. This could help doctors figure out what's going on inside their brains without big surgeries. The problem has always been that kids do

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

Justice delayed but not denied: A 92-year-old man convicted for a 1967 crime

A man in his 90s has been found guilty of a brutal crime that happened over half a century ago. Ryland Headley, now 92, was 34 when he attacked and killed Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old woman, in her own home back in June 1967. This case is notable for being the longest-running cold case in the UK to e

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Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

How Cells Fight Back: The Hidden Battle Inside Glioblastoma

Inside the brain, there's a sneaky fight happening. Glioblastoma, a tough type of brain cancer, is always finding ways to survive. Scientists have spotted a clever trick it uses. A tiny helper inside cells, called SH3GLB1, is part of this trick. It helps cells clean up and recycle their own parts. T

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Jun 30 2025WEATHER

Boston's Weather: A Quick Look at the Week Ahead

Boston is in for a mix of weather this week. The weekend starts off nice. Sunday will be sunny and warm. It will be comfortable for most people. The air is dry. Humidity is low. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. But don't get too used to it. The heat is coming back. By Monday, temperatu

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Gaza Talks Heat Up as Trump Weighs In

In the middle of the ongoing Gaza conflict, former U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about the need for a ceasefire. He's been pushing for a deal that would stop the fighting and bring back hostages held by Hamas. Trump's social media posts have been clear: he wants action and he wants it

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Biden's Missed Chance: How Diplomacy Could Have Avoided the Israel-Iran Conflict

In 2015, the U. S. and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, but it didn't last long. Trump pulled the U. S. out, and tensions rose. This month, Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, leading to a 12-day war. Many blame Trump and Netanyahu, but Biden also played a role. Biden had a chance to fix things

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

COVID's Sharp New Throat Pain: Should You Be Worried?

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom

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Jun 29 2025BUSINESS

Wedding Dresses Get Pricier: Brides Feel the Pinch

Brides-to-be are facing a tough choice these days. The cost of wedding dresses is going up. Why? Because of tariffs on dresses made in China. Most wedding dresses sold in the U. S. come from China. So, when the U. S. government put a big tax on these dresses, the price went up. This is causing a lo

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Jun 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gi-Hun's Sacrifice and the Future of Squid Game

The final season of Squid Game has left fans with a lot to think about. Gi-Hun, the main character, doesn't survive the games. He gives up his life so that a baby can live. This baby, whose parents died in the games, grows up to win the games. The ending shows how harsh life can be, but it also give

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Jun 29 2025WEATHER

Stuck in the Mud: A Long Night on West Virginia's Highway

Heavy rain caused a mudslide that blocked a storm drain, flooding the northbound lanes of a rural interstate in southern West Virginia. This left thousands of drivers stuck on the highway for over eight hours. The traffic jam stretched for 12 miles near Charleston, the state capital, with no detours

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