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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

San Jose's Housing Plan: Is It Really Working?

San Jose is taking a close look at its housing plans. The city is reviewing its General Plan, which happens every four years. But there's a problem. The current plan might not be helping to build more homes. In fact, it could be making things worse. Before 2007, San Jose built about the same number

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Jul 31 2025BUSINESS

Why Are People Still Quiet When You've Made It Safe to Speak?

Creating a safe space for people to share ideas is a great start, but it's not the whole story. Many leaders focus on making their teams feel secure, but they often forget to encourage bravery. It's like building a playground but not teaching kids how to play on the equipment. Psychological safety

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Jul 31 2025SPORTS

Kristaps Porziņģis: Why the Hawks Could Be His Best Move Yet

Kristaps Porziņģis is making a big move to the Atlanta Hawks after a trade from the Boston Celtics. He played a key role in Boston's championship win last year, even though he missed most of the season due to injury. His standout performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals showed his importance to the t

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Jul 30 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Can Now Talk About Faith at Work

The Trump administration has given federal employees the green light to discuss their religious beliefs at work. This includes trying to convince colleagues about their faith, as long as it's not harassing. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent a memo to federal agencies, stating that worker

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Jul 29 2025SPORTS

Three Baseball Stars and the Trade Deadline Drama

The baseball world is buzzing with trade deadline chatter, and three players are at the center of it all. First up, there's Eugenio Suarez. He took a pitch to the hand, and while initial X-rays were clear, more tests are coming. Suarez is a top target for many teams, but any health concerns could m

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Jul 29 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Get Green Light to Talk Religion at Work

The Trump administration has given federal employees the go-ahead to discuss and promote their religious beliefs at work. This move is part of a broader effort to increase the role of religion in government jobs. A recent memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) says workers can talk about

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Jul 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Nagaon's Changing Face: What's Happening to Its Land?

Nagaon, a city in Assam, has been growing fast. But this growth is not always organized or well-planned. Over the last 30 years, the way land is used in Nagaon has changed a lot. More buildings are going up, while green spaces are shrinking. This is a big deal because it affects how people live and

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Jul 25 2025BUSINESS

A High-Profile Exit: HR Executive Steps Down After Scandal

A top executive at a well-known tech company has decided to leave her job. Kristin Cabot, who was in charge of human resources at Astronomer, resigned after a public incident. This happened shortly after the company began looking into a scandal involving her and the former CEO, Andy Byron. The trou

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Jul 23 2025HEALTH

Social Media and Health: The Breast Implant Talk

TikTok has turned into a hub for chatting about Breast Implant Illness (BII). This condition is a collection of unclear symptoms that some people tie to having breast implants. The platform is alive with discussions about it. Why should anyone care? Because these online chats can influence how peop

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Jul 22 2025SCIENCE

Plants' Chemical Messengers: How H2O2, NO, and H2S Help Them Cope with Stress

Plants have a clever way of handling stress. They use special molecules to send signals and protect themselves. These molecules are hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO), and hydrogen sulphide (H2S). At high levels, they can cause damage. But in the right amounts, they help plants adapt to tou

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