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May 03 2025SPORTS

Speed and Soccer Stars: What's the Connection?

The world of soccer is always buzzing with talk about who's worth what. So, let's dive into a recent look at how fast players run on the field might link to how much they're worth. The focus was on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where 306 players who played the full 90 minutes were studied. The goal wa

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Pistachio's Secret Weapon Against Drought

Pistachio trees, known for their tasty nuts, face a big challenge: drought. These trees struggle with dry conditions, which can hurt their growth and the quality of their nuts. To tackle this issue, researchers have been looking into ways to make pistachio trees more resilient. They focused on a

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Power Plays in Nursing

In the world of nursing, there is a sneaky form of psychological abuse called gaslighting. This is when someone messes with another person's sense of reality. It's all about manipulation and taking advantage of power differences. It's a big deal in nursing workplaces, where not-so-obvious bullying c

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Is There Really A Planet Nine?

Astronomers have spotted something interesting beyond Neptune. It could be the mysterious Planet Nine, but not everyone is sure. The search for this potential ninth planet is a big deal. If it exists, it would be a giant world far from our sun. But finding it is tough. It's so far away that it's har

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Army's Big Birthday Bash: Tanks, Planes, and a President's Surprise

The U. S. Army is gearing up for a massive celebration. It is not just any celebration. It is a 250th birthday bash. This event is set to take place in June. It will feature tanks, helicopters, and a whole lot more. The date is special for another reason. It is also the birthday of the current U. S.

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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Deadpool's Next Move: A Supporting Role in the X-Men Universe

Ryan Reynolds, the actor behind the popular Deadpool character, has been brainstorming new ideas for his character's future. Despite the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned over $1. 338 billion, Reynolds has made it clear that he doesn't want to make another solo Deadpool movie. Th

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Safety: Why Placebos Matter

The Health and Human Services department has made a surprising announcement. They want new vaccines to go through a specific type of testing before they are approved. This testing involves giving half of the participants a placebo, which is usually just a saltwater shot. This is to compare result

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May 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Water Lettuce Fights Pollution in Dirty Water

Water lettuce, also known as Pistia stratiotes, is a hardy plant that can help clean up polluted water. This plant is often found in places where water is dirty due to mining waste. Understanding how water lettuce handles different pollutants is key to using it for cleaning up water. The pl

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Halley's Comet's Leftovers: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Halley's Comet is famous for its rare visits to Earth, appearing only once every 75 years. But here's a cool fact: its debris causes two big meteor showers each year, including the Eta Aquarids. These meteors are speedy, zipping through the sky at incredible speeds. During the peak of the Eta Aquar

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May 02 2025SPORTS

The Year of the Pole Vault King

The past year has been a rollercoaster for Armand Duplantis. He is a Swedish pole vaulter. He has always been a big name in track and field. But, this year, he really shot to fame. He broke his own world record. He won his second Olympic gold medal. He got engaged to his long-time girlfriend.

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