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Apr 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ants Under Arrest: The Surprising World of Wildlife Trafficking

The world of wildlife trafficking is shifting, and it’s not just about the big animals anymore. In a surprising turn of events, two young men from Belgium found themselves in trouble for smuggling ants. Yes, you read that right—ants! The incident unfolded in Kenya, where the two 19-year-olds were c

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Apr 16 2025BUSINESS

March's Shopping Rush: How Tariffs Changed Spending Habits

The month of March saw a notable increase in retail sales across the United States. This surge was largely due to consumers rushing to make purchases before significant tariff increases took effect. The Commerce Department reported a 1. 4% rise in retail sales from February to March, the highest mon

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Apr 16 2025SPORTS

Two-Way Wonders: Can Travis Hunter Handle the Double Duty?

Travis Hunter is making waves as he heads into the 2025 draft. His ambition? To play both offense and defense full-time. It's a bold move, but is it realistic? One coach thinks it might be a stretch. John Harbaugh, the Ravens coach, raised some doubts. He thinks the time commitment for learning bot

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

College Students and Anxiety: The Role of Social Media

College can be a tough time for many. The stress of classes, exams, and the pressure to figure out what to do with life can lead to a lot of anxiety. It is important to understand how students deal with this anxiety and how social media plays a part in it. Five hundred and eleven college students

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Sleep, Time, and Mood: How Expecting Moms Can Stay Balanced

The journey of pregnancy and the first year after childbirth is a rollercoaster. It brings major changes to a woman's life. These changes can mess with a woman's sleep schedule. This can lead to feelings of sadness or depression. The way a person thinks about time can make a big difference. It can h

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Apr 16 2025SCIENCE

How Words Can Shake Up Our Thoughts

Metaphors are all around us. They are used in everyday language to describe complex ideas in a simple way. They can also influence our thoughts and decisions. This is especially true for metaphors that talk about stability and balance. For example, saying "Our economy is shaky" uses a physical idea

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Apr 16 2025OPINION

Don't Let Trade Wars Fuel a Military Showdown Over Taiwan

The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed

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Apr 16 2025POLITICS

Funding Fight: Immigrants' Legal Aid in Limbo

A recent court decision has put a temporary halt to federal funding for legal education programs that assist immigrants facing deportation or navigating immigration courts. This decision, made by U. S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss in Washington, D. C. , affects a coalition of nonprofit groups tha

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Apr 16 2025SCIENCE

Beetles' Unique Swimming Styles: A Deep Dive into Evolution

There are two types of water beetles that have developed unique ways to swim. These beetles are part of the Hydrophilidae family. One type, called Amphiops, swims upside down using its middle legs. The other type, which includes Berosus, swims right-side up using its middle and back legs. This is qu

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Apr 16 2025POLITICS

How Do Immigrants Really Fit In?

Europe has been trying to help immigrants fit in for a long time. The way they've been doing this has changed a lot over the years and from one country to another. These days, most countries have some kind of "civic integration" program. These programs focus on teaching immigrants the "right" values

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