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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Madelaine Petsch: Actress, Traveler, and Businesswoman

Ever wondered what a multi-talented actress does in her free time? Meet Madelaine Petsch, who's not just an actress but also a travel enthusiast. Despite her busy schedule on the hit show "Riverdale," she finds time to explore new places and cultures. Her love for reading keeps her creative juices f

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

School Scores Flat, Teachers Debate Test Role

In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Ticks on the Rise: Help Scientists Study Them!

Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are collecting ticks to learn more about these pesky creatures and the diseases they carry. So far, over 5,000 ticks have been submitted by the public through a research study called TICK Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). This time of year, you

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Persistence: Insights from Nobel Laureates

The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Thursday's Sports Roundup: Goals and Wins

Yesterday was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's start with boys soccer, where Cathedral crushed Melrose 5-1. Jacob Oliver was on fire, scoring three goals for the Crusaders. Mason Layne and Matt Primus also found the net. The undefeated team will take on Minnewaska tomorrow at Whit

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Unexpected Side of Calvin Coolidge: Michael Dukakis' Discovery

Michael Dukakis, known for his commitment to the Democratic Party, found himself taken aback by some of the policies and characteristics of a Republican President. The president in question was none other than Calvin Coolidge. Despite their differing political views, Dukakis couldn't help but admire

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

UN: Actions Needed to Release Hamas Hostages and Hold Terrorists Accountable

The United Nations has been criticized for its slow response in securing the release of Hamas hostages, despite acknowledging evidence of their extensive use of sexual violence. The UN's calls for the release of hostages have been largely unsupported by concrete actions, and they continue to suffer

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Influence of Big Donors on Democratic Politics

Laurene Powell Jobs and Reid Hoffman, prominent donors to the Democratic Party, are using their influence and money to shape policies that may not align with the best interests of average Americans. Despite their philanthropic efforts, like promoting women's economic empowerment, their agendas often

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Celebs Back Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Run

Imagine this: a bunch of famous people like Maxwell, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Larenz Tate, and more are showing their support for Kamala Harris. They're using social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to share the news. Some are even suggesting who she should pick as her running mate or talkin

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