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May 29 2025EDUCATION

Learning in the Crossfire: How Tech Kept Schools Going in Lebanon

In the heart of Lebanon, the fall of 2024 and 2025 brought a unique challenge to education. War disrupted traditional schooling, pushing educators to find new ways to keep students learning. This is where e-learning stepped in. It offered a flexible and scalable solution, using new technologies to d

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

Detroit's Greektown: A Work in Progress

The future seems promising for Greektown in Detroit. The city is in the middle of a major construction project that is expected to wrap up in about eleven months. This project is causing some real headaches for local businesses. Some business owners are worried about how they will survive until

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May 29 2025CRIME

A Waitress's World Turned Upside Down

In the small farming town of Kennett, Missouri, life took an unexpected turn for a woman known as Carol. She was a familiar face at John's Waffle and Pancake House, where she worked tirelessly. Her absence one morning raised eyebrows, as she was always punctual. Carol had been a part of this conserv

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May 29 2025HEALTH

The Shift in Covid Vaccine Advice: What's the Deal?

The health world is buzzing with controversy after a major change in Covid-19 vaccine recommendations. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has decided to stop advising routine Covid-19 shots for healthy kids and pregnant women. This move has sparked a lot of debate and c

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

HP's Financial Rollercoaster: Tariffs and Turnarounds

HP, a major player in the tech world, recently shared its second-quarter results. The news? It's a mix of good and bad. On one hand, the company's revenue was higher than what experts predicted. On the other hand, earnings and future predictions fell short, partly due to President Donald Trump's tar

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May 29 2025HEALTH

Military Life and Relationship Struggles: A Closer Look

The impact of military life on intimate relationships is a complex issue. It is often overlooked. It is no secret that military personnel face unique challenges. These challenges can take a toll on their personal lives. One significant issue is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA). This i

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Dallas Ditches Old Parking Rules: What Does This Mean For The City?

Parking rules in Dallas have been stuck in the past for over 50 years. That all changed when the Dallas City Council voted to update these outdated parking codes. This move is a big step forward for small businesses, housing, and neighborhoods. The old rules were a nightmare for small businesses. T

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

How Mergers and Acquisitions Boost Innovation in State-Owned Firms

In China, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been actively engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to drive technological innovation. Between 2007 and 2019, data from Chinese A-share listed SOEs revealed some interesting trends. M&As, in general, have led to an increase in patent applications,

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May 29 2025SPORTS

Caitlin Clark's Unexpected Break: A New Lens for the Star

It is a tough time for the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark, the team's star player, is out with a left quad injury. She will miss at least four games. This is a big deal because Clark has been a key player for the Fever. She leads the league in assists and has shown she can contribute on both offense a

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

The Palm Oil Price Surge: How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict is Shaking Up Malaysia's Market

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a game-changer for Malaysia's palm oil industry. It started in February 2022 and has since caused major ripples in the global commodity markets. The focus is on how the conflict has affected key market factors: price, production, oil extraction, and exports. To u

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