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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School cellphone ban: Experts offer screen time tips

As kids head back to school in South Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to manage screen time, especially with the state's new cellphone ban in public schools. A recent study found that while devices can help with learning, too much screen time can lead to issues like sleep problems and men

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

What Kids Really Need to Learn Before School

Have you ever thought about what's truly important for kids to learn before they start school? It's not just about ABCs and 123s. Experts say that preschool education should focus on a few key skills that lay a solid foundation for learning and life. One crucial skill is communication. This isn't j

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Discovering a New Weapon Against Breast Cancer: C-5635020

Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Getting to Know HCC's Immune Friends and Foes

Imagine HCC, a type of liver cancer, as a mysterious city. Like any city, it has different neighborhoods, and these neighborhoods in HCC are filled with immune cells. These cells can either help the tumor grow or fight against it, but we don't fully understand how and why this happens. By mapping ou

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mysteries of KCNQ2 Encephalopathy in Kids

Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia and China Team Up on AI: A New Tech Challenge for the U. S.

Imagine two global powers joining forces—Russia and China have started working together on something big: artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this a big deal? Well, the U. S. is leading the race in AI, and these two countries want to change that game. They're not just looking to catch up; they're a

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia's Gaming Consoles: A New Tale of Homegrown Tech

Let's take a look at what's happening in the world of Russian gaming tech. The country is working on creating its own game consoles, but it seems they might not be collectors' items just yet. One of these devices uses the Elbrus processor, which isn't exactly a powerhouse like the CPUs from Intel or

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Will 2025 Change the Game for Ukraine and Russia?

2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar

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Jan 03 2025EDUCATION

Young Athletes Leading the Way in Tough Locations

Who would've thought that a simple game of catch could change a whole neighborhood? The JU:MP program shows us exactly how. They don't just let kids play; they teach them to lead and inspire change. But how do we make sure these young leaders succeed? By studying their efforts, we can learn what wor

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Virginia's Governor: Making Waves and Facing Challenges

Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil

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