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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Eye Health in Warmblood Horses: A South African Study

Warmblood horses, known for their prowess in equestrian sports, have been the focus of a recent study in South Africa. This research targeted a gap in current knowledge, as no previous studies have specifically looked into the eye health of this breed. The study aimed to shed light on common eye iss

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team & Planes on Hold: Today's News

Yesterday brought big news from Trump's camp. He's expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state. Some people in his group think Rubio doesn't fully support Trump's "America First" idea, but they still trust him. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York could be the next amba

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

Discovering Treasures: Silver Pennies from Norman Times

Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Oct 25 2024HISTORY

Medieval Silver Coins from England Sell for $5 Million

Imagine finding a treasure that hasn't seen the light of day for nearly 1, 000 years! That's exactly what happened to Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, along with five other amateur metal detectorists, in the Chew Valley area near Bristol, England. They discovered a massive stash of 2, 584 silver coins d

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Blinken Urges Israel to Do More for Gaza Aid

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations reported that requests to bring aid to the area were still being denied. Blinken emphasized that the current steps taken by Israel to increase aid were not enough

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

New VR Gear Tops Console Sales Chart

Amazon's best-selling video game items list has a surprising new leader: the Meta Quest 3S. This wearable VR device, priced at $300, is making waves in the gaming world. It offers a budget-friendly option for those interested in virtual reality. The Quest 3S, with a resolution of 1, 832 x 1, 920, is

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