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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

The First Face of Europe

In a remarkable discovery in Spain, scientists have found the earliest known human face fossil in Western Europe. This fossil, affectionately named Pink, was unearthed at the Atapuerca archaeological site in northern Spain. The discovery is significant because it pushes back the timeline of human se

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Mar 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Wendy Williams Out and About in NYC After Big Hospital Visit

Wendy Williams, the famous TV personality, was seen leaving a popular NYC restaurant. This was after she spent some time in the hospital for a mental health check-up. Williams looked happy and relaxed, wearing a casual outfit that included a green and orange bomber jacket, black top, tights under je

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Mar 13 2025CRIME

Train Hijacking in Pakistan: A Hostage Crisis

In the heart of Pakistan, a tense standoff unfolded when a train journey turned into a nightmare. The Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was ambushed by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The militants, armed with explosives and weapons, took hundreds of passengers host

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: How Family History Affects Young Adults in UAE

In the United Arab Emirates, young adults face a significant health challenge. A family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a big role in their risk for heart problems. This risk goes up with each family member who has CVD. Why is this important? It's because family history gives clues abo

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Education Department Shrinks: What's Next for America's Schools?

The Education Department is making big changes. Half of its employees are being laid off. This move comes as the Trump administration has plans to close the department. However, an executive order to start this process has not been signed yet. The department has around 4, 500 employees, mak

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

How Your Food Choices and Body Shape Might Be Altering Your Brain

Ever thought about how your meals and body shape might be changing your brain? Scientists are uncovering some interesting facts. They're focusing on the hippocampus, a brain part vital for memory and learning. Researchers are exploring how well the hippocampus works with other brain areas and how th

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Ahead for U. S. Education Department

The U. S. Education Department is shaking things up big time. They're shutting down their Dallas office and letting go of all the employees there. This isn't the only office feeling the heat. San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland are also on the chopping block. The department is lo

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Judges Speak Out Against Political Pressure

Judges are feeling the heat. Two senior judges, Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton, recently spoke up about the growing pressure on the judiciary. They warned that threats of impeachment against judges who rule against President Trump could disrupt the appeals process. This is a big deal because im

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Microplastics: The Unseen Threat to Our Health

Microplastics are everywhere. They are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size. These tiny plastics are a big problem. They can be found in our oceans, rivers, and even in the air we breathe. But did you know that they can also help bacteria become superbugs? This is bad news

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