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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inside the US Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle of New Moms: Postpartum Depression

Imagine having a beautiful new baby but feeling overwhelmed, sad, or even thinking about harming yourself. This is what postpartum depression feels like. Katherine Schiefer, a 35-year-old lawyer, was diagnosed with it after her husband noticed her suicidal thoughts. She's not alone. One in eight new

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Veterans Speak Up: Trump and the Constitution

After serving in the Navy post-9/11, a former SEAL saw firsthand the core values that united them: leadership, selflessness, and honor. Protecting the Constitution was their duty, and some even made the ultimate sacrifice. That's why many believe former President Donald Trump is unfit for office. He

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Math and Reading Scores Change in Minnesota Schools

Have you ever wondered how well students in Minnesota are doing with their studies? The state's Department of Education has a cool report card that tells us all about it. This report card has info like how students answer surveys, what the schools spend tax money on, and how many students are meetin

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Crime Wave Forces Pharmacy Closures on Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is losing more pharmacies due to rising crime rates. Next month, another Duane Reade will close, adding to the already six big-box pharmacies that have shut down in the last year. Residents are worried about longer lines and travel times to get their prescriptions. Andrew Fine, c

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

The Future of the Menendez Brothers: A Decision on the Horizon

The fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez is in the hands of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. He plans to make a decision within the next 10 days about whether to recommend resentencing for the brothers. If he does, it's possible they could be out of prison by the end of the year. The br

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Berlin Visit: A Chance to Ease German Nerves

Imagine Germany sitting on the edge of its seat, nervously hoping that America won't leave them high and dry in the Ukraine crisis. That's the scene as U.S. President Biden prepares to visit Berlin. Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have a lot to talk about, especially with a potential Trump p

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Hero Police in Seattle Pull Man from Tracks Just in Time

Imagine this: a man, 57, is having a really tough time mentally. He's standing on a ledge above train tracks in downtown Seattle. Cops are trying to talk him down, but a train is already heading their way. Suddenly, he slips and falls 25 feet onto the tracks. The cops don't think twice. They jump on

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Secret Service Scrutinized: Leadership Needs Fresh Faces After Trump Shooting

An independent panel has delivered a harsh critique of the Secret Service. They're calling for new leadership to shake up the agency's culture and practices. The panel found that the agency was too bureaucratic and didn't think critically about security. They also said the agency should focus more o

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