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Oct 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Navigating Friendship Faux Pas: A Closer Look at Social Boundaries

In a world where social norms often go unspoken, it's easy to find ourselves in awkward situations. Take, for instance, the case of a long-time couple who receive annual holiday cards from friends, but the wife's name is consistently left off the envelope. This oversight, happening for over two deca

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Oct 03 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Big Shift: Why Fewer PhD Students?

Harvard University is making a big change. They are cutting back on their doctoral programs. This is not a total stop, but a significant slowdown. The university says they are facing money troubles. Other schools are also feeling the pinch. Boston University, for example, paused some graduate progra

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Subway Projects Hit by Federal Funding Freeze

The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions Ahead: Supreme Court Takes on Trump's Moves

The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug

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Sep 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Cardi B's Fight for Freedom: Divorce Drama and New Music

Cardi B is in the middle of a tough divorce with Offset, and it's not going smoothly. She recently spoke out about the situation, saying he's trying to make her pay his taxes and give up one of her properties. She's not having it and is fighting back. This isn't the first time she's talked about the

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Sep 29 2025SCIENCE

The Five Big Ideas from a Brainy Scientist

Karl Friston is a big deal in the world of science. He's turned 65, and people are celebrating his work. His ideas have changed how we understand the brain and how it works. He's come up with five main ideas, or formulae, that have made a huge impact. First, let's talk about the brain. Friston thin

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Sep 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Venice Beach's Roller-Skating Guitar Legend: Harry Perry's Unstoppable Spirit

Venice Beach is a place full of life and unique characters. One person stands out: Harry Perry. He's been a familiar sight on the boardwalk since 1974. Perry, now 75, is known for roller-skating while playing guitar. He wears a turban and visor, and he's always ready to perform. Perry's journey to

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Sep 28 2025EDUCATION

A School Leader's Sudden Detention

In a surprising turn of events, the head of Iowa's biggest school system was put on leave after being detained by immigration officials. The Des Moines school board made this decision quickly, saying they needed more time to understand the situation. They mentioned that the superintendent, Ian Rober

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Sep 26 2025LIFESTYLE

Living Life on Her Terms: A Childfree Journey

Ellie Colson, a 37-year-old woman from the U. K. , has sparked a global conversation about choosing a childfree life. She shared her reasons for not wanting kids on social media, and her post quickly went viral. Colson's journey is a testament to the fact that life doesn't have to follow a tradition

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Sep 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Shifting Strengths: Polls Show Changes in Public Opinion

In recent polls, President Donald Trump's public approval ratings have shown notable shifts compared to his first term. While the economy was once a strong point for him, it's now an area where his approval is relatively low. Instead, Trump is finding more support in areas like border security and c

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