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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

How Partners Can Back Up Trans and Nonbinary Loved Ones

Partners play a huge role in the lives of trans and nonbinary (TNB) people. They offer support and understanding that can make a big difference. But how can we measure this support? A recent study set out to create a tool to do just that. The study started with a big question: What exactly does sup

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Oct 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Older on October 30

October 30 is a special day for many celebrities. It's the day when stars like Henry Winkler, Nia Long, and Gavin Rossdale celebrate their birthdays. But did you know that Henry Winkler's full name is Henry Franklin Winkler? Or that Nia Long got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year?

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Celebrating a Pioneer in Molecular Science

Professor Christel Maria Marian's work has been a game-changer in the world of molecular science. Her focus on electron spin in molecular photochemical and photophysical processes has opened up new ways of understanding how molecules behave when they absorb light. This is not just some abstract theo

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Oct 30 2025OPINION

Hamilton County's Green Gem: Why Great Parks Matter

Hamilton County's Great Parks are more than just green spaces. They're a lifeline for locals and a boost for the economy. During the pandemic, when everything else shut down, these parks stayed open. They became a safe haven for millions seeking fresh air and a break from the chaos. In 2020, a whopp

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Washington's 2026 Harvest: A Looming Labor Crisis

The harvest season in Central Washington is wrapping up, and it's been a good one. Farmers have had the support they needed, and the crops are looking healthy. But looking ahead to 2026, there's a big question mark hanging over the next harvest. The reason? A perfect storm of immigration policies an

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Parkinson's and Blood Sugar Dips: What's the Link?

Parkinson's disease might be more than just a movement disorder. Recent findings hint that it could also mess with how the body handles sugar. This isn't just about diabetes, but also about low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A study took a closer look at this, tracking blood sugar levels in Parkinson

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Oct 30 2025SPORTS

Turning Doubts into Dollars: How One Investor Bet Big on Women's Sports

In the world of sports, women have long been overlooked, but one investor saw an opportunity where others saw none. Alexis Ohanian, known for co-founding Reddit, took notice of the disparity in pay and attention given to women athletes. Back in 2019, he boldly stated that women's sports were underva

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana Schools Fight New Rules

A big fight is happening in Louisiana over a new law called Charlie's Law. This law is supposed to make sure kids are safe and well taken care of in schools. But some private schools don't like it. They say the law is too strict and interferes with how they run their schools. The schools that are u

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Why Wilders' Loss Isn't the End for Europe's Far-Right

In the recent Dutch elections, Geert Wilders' Freedom Party didn't win as big as expected. People thought this might mean the end for far-right politics in Europe. But that's not the whole story. Wilders' party is still one of the biggest in the Dutch parliament. Other far-right parties are also do

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

A Big Step in U. S. -China Talks: Fentanyl Tariffs and More

During a recent meeting in South Korea, U. S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made some big decisions. One of the key points was about fentanyl, a dangerous drug. The U. S. will now charge a lower tax, or tariff, on Chinese goods linked to fentanyl. It went from 20% to 10%. T

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