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Oct 19 2025HEALTH

Your Toothbrush: A Hidden World of Germs

Your toothbrush is a tiny world teeming with life. It's not just a tool for cleaning your teeth; it's a cozy home for millions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Every time you brush, you're introducing these tiny creatures to your mouth. But don't panic just yet. Most of these microbes are harmless,

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Oct 19 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Chornobyl's Radioactive Trees

The Chornobyl disaster in 1986 changed the forests around it forever. Even now, wood from these forests is still being used. Scientists wanted to find out what makes some trees hold more radiation than others. They looked at different types of trees and soils to see how much strontium-90 and cesium-

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

The Fight for Fair Voting: A Critical Look at the Supreme Court's Role

The Voting Rights Act, a crucial law that protects against discrimination in voting, is now under serious threat. This law, which was created during the civil rights movement and signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, is facing its biggest challenge yet. The Supreme Court, which has a majority

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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Psychology's Brief Flirtation with Crime Solving

In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr

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Oct 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Michigan Takes Action Against Tiny Plastic Pollution

Michigan is stepping up its fight against microplastics, those tiny plastic bits that are everywhere. The state is launching a week-long campaign to educate people about this growing problem. From October 19 to 26, Michigan will host a series of events, including a cleanup in Lansing and a virtual s

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Oct 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Channing Tatum's Unlikely Comedy Ride to the Golden Globes

Channing Tatum is making waves in the comedy world with his new film, "Roofman. " This movie, based on a true story, follows a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's by cutting through the roofs. It's a wild tale that also involves a Toys "R" Us hideout and a romantic twist with a single mom. The fi

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Oct 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing With the Stars: A Night of Tears and Tributes

The Dancing With the Stars ballroom was filled with emotion during the latest episode, as each celebrity dancer paid tribute to someone special in their lives. This time, no one was sent home, so all 10 couples moved on to the next round. The night started with Andy Richter dancing with his daughte

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Oct 12 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Moves: Big Players and Big Risks in Asia

In Asia, big names are making big moves in crypto. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, is diving deeper into Ethereum. His financial group, Yunfeng, just invested $22 million in a crypto insurance company. This company, Anthea, plans to launch an Ethereum-based life insurance product. Yunfeng also boug

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Oct 10 2025OPINION

Minnesota's Leaders: Science, Sports, and Public Good

In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false informat

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Oct 08 2025POLITICS

Leaks and Lies: U. S. Intel Agencies Crack Down on Whistleblowers

In a move that has sparked debate, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered a review of U. S. intelligence agencies to see if random polygraph tests for employees and contractors could be a good idea. This comes as the Trump administration is trying hard to stop leaks of secret in

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