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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

A Coach's Stand: Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Meet Melissa Batie-Smoose, the former associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team. She’s been making waves for standing up for what she believes in, even if it means putting her career on the line. Batie-Smoose was suspended after she filed a Title IX complaint agains

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Detroit Lions' Williams Avoids Charges Over Gun Incident

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams won't face charges after a gun was found in a car he was riding in, driven by his brother. The gun was registered to Williams but he didn't have a concealed-carry license. His brother did. Prosecutor Kym Worthy stated that Michigan law in this scenario is

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rumor Has It: Sony's Cooking Up a New PlayStation Handheld

You might remember Sony’s past attempts at handheld gaming with the PSP in 2005 and the PlayStation Vita in 2011. Well, it seems they're ready to give it another shot. Recently, it was reported that Sony is working on a new handheld device to compete with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the Steam

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Patriots' Tough Day: Standouts, Struggles, and Lessons Learned

The New England Patriots suffered a tough loss, 34-15, against the Miami Dolphins, bringing their record to 3-9. Let’s take a look at who stood out and who had a tough day. Christian Gonzalez, the cornerback, had an impressive game despite a hip injury. He shadowed Tyreek Hill, limiting him to just

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Jayden Daniels’ Last-Minute Touchdown That Wasn’t

Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been making miracles happen on the field this season. But even his magic couldn’t save the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. With just 21 seconds left, the Commanders were down 27-20. Daniels managed to pull off an i

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Nov 25 2024OPINION

Unsolicited Advice: How It Affects Women's Self-Perception

You might have heard of the term "mansplaining" – where someone, often a man, explains something to a woman in a condescending or overbearing manner. Researchers in the U. S. wanted to find out how unsolicited advice affects women. They ran two studies: one using hypothetical scenarios and the other

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

What Do Patients Say About Hip and Knee Replacements? Evaluating Important Changes in Their Quality of Life

After hip and knee replacements, doctors want to know how much better patients feel. This study looked at a big group of people to find out how much improvement in quality of life is important for patients. They used a special tool called EQ-5D-3L to measure this. The results are helpful because the

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Former Pence Aide Warns: Trump's White House Is No Place for Women

Last week, an ex-adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence made a stark warning. She said women joining the Trump White House should brace themselves for a tough environment. Olivia Troye, who worked as a national security adviser for Pence, didn't mince words. She described it as a "hostile envir

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

Trent's Big Decision: Liverpool or Madrid Calling?

Young star Trent Alexander-Arnold, a crucial player for Liverpool, is at a crossroads. His contract concludes in 2025, and whispers hint at a possible move to Real Madrid. But why ditch Liverpool, especially when they're keen to keep him with a good deal? A sports reporter believes the lure of bigge

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Discovering a Simple Way to Spot Glyphosate with a New Copper Nanoprobe

You might now be wondering about glyphosate, a chemical commonly used in weed killers. It's a big deal because it can cause harm if it lingers in the environment. Scientists have just invented a clever way to spot glyphosate using tiny copper particles, or nanoprobes. These are made by mixing two ac

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