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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Helping Autistic Students Succeed in College: A Different Approach

Autistic students often face a tough time in college. Many people don't understand autism. This makes it hard for these students to fit in and speak up for themselves. Because of this, they struggle with schoolwork, social life, and even graduating. There's a big need for better support. These stud

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

UK's Secret Data Leak Puts Lives at Risk

A serious mistake by the UK government has put lives in danger. Almost 19, 000 Afghans who worked with the British during the 20-year war in Afghanistan had their data leaked. This data included secret personal information of over 100 British officials, such as special forces and MI6 agents. The lea

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Jul 17 2025BUSINESS

Could Coca-Cola Be Sweetening Its Recipe?

Coca-Cola might be considering a big change in its recipe for the U. S. market. This potential shift to cane sugar from corn syrup has sparked conversations, especially after former President Donald Trump brought it up on his social media platform. He suggested that Coca-Cola agreed to his idea of u

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Lupita Nyong’o Speaks Up About Uterine Fibroids and Calls for Change

Lupita Nyong’o, the talented actress known for her powerful performances, has recently opened up about a personal health struggle. She revealed that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2014, the same year she won an Oscar. This condition is more common than many realize, especially among Blac

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How Weather and Location Shape Natural Radiation Levels

Radiation is everywhere, but it's not the same everywhere. A study dug into how natural radiation, like gamma and alpha types, changes with weather and location. The goal? To tell the difference between natural shifts and human-made messes. Nine spots were watched for a whole year. Guess where gamm

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Jul 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ways to Rank Fuzzy Numbers for Better Decisions

Ranking fuzzy numbers is a big deal in making tough choices. It's like trying to pick the best option when everything is a bit unclear. There are many ways to do this, but some are not very good. They might not give clear answers or work well when things are uncertain. A new way to rank these fuzzy

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Jul 11 2025CRIME

South Carolina Counties Step Up Against Hate Crimes

South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime

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Jul 08 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Adult Education Programs Face Uncertain Future

In Chicago, many adults are working hard to improve their lives through education. Joe Walsh, a 36-year-old former mariner, is one of them. After losing his siblings and facing homelessness, he found himself at a men's shelter. Now, he's in a classroom, learning skills to rebuild his life. He's hope

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Orangeburg Takes a Stand Against Hate

Orangeburg County is making a move to protect its residents. They are looking to pass a new rule. This rule would make it a minor crime to hurt or scare someone because of who they are. It covers things like race, religion, and more. If someone breaks this rule, they could go to jail for a month or

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Heart Inflammation: A Closer Look at South Africa's Acute Myocarditis Cases

Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to

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