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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Can JoyPop Really Help Students Feel Better?

Students in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. Many need help but don't know where to turn. Mobile apps could be a big help, but most students don't use them much. Why? Because many apps are hard to use or not very effective. JoyPop is an app designed to help students handle stress and build

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Kampala's Fight Against the Sudan Virus: A Look at the City's Response

In late 2022, Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital, faced an unexpected health challenge: the Sudan virus disease (SVD). This wasn't just any health issue; it was a serious one that needed quick action. The city's leaders had to think fast and act even faster to keep people safe. The Kampala Capital

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Using Math to Spot Honour-Based Abuse

Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Learn to Spot Child Abuse

Doctors who work with families play a big role in protecting kids. They need to know how to spot signs of abuse and neglect. A recent study looked at how much these doctors know and how they act when they suspect a child is being hurt. The study also checked if special training could help them do be

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

How Fathers' Past Hurts Can Shape a Baby's World

Fathers' past struggles might influence how their babies see faces. This isn't about pointing fingers. It's about seeing how tough times can ripple through generations. A recent study involved 239 dads and their 8-month-old babies. The dads talked about their childhood hardships. The babies' eye mov

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Tiny Drug Particles in Water Just Got Easier

Scientists have found a way to make a powerful microscope work better with tiny drug particles in water. This microscope, called a scanning electron microscope (SEM), usually needs a vacuum to work, but it can also be used to look at things in liquid. The problem is, small drug particles and other o

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Jul 04 2025SCIENCE

Mapping the Baby Brain: How Scans Track Growth

The fetal brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have been trying to solve it using special brain scans. These scans are called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). They show how water moves in the brain. This movement gives clues about how healthy the brain is and how well it's developing. Researchers w

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Jul 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Heavy Metal Legends Unite for One Last Show

A massive music event is happening soon, bringing together some of the biggest names in heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are set to perform together for what might be the last time. This concert, called "Back to the Beginning, " will take place on July 10 at Villa Park in Birmingham, Eng

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Jul 03 2025BUSINESS

U. S. -Vietnam Trade Deal: A New Chapter in Global Trade Wars

In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s

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Jul 03 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Shifts: What's Really Happening?

The job market is showing signs of slowing down, and it's not just a blip. The private sector saw a drop in jobs last month, the first time this has happened in over two years. Economists had expected a gain, but instead, there was a loss of around 33, 000 jobs. This isn't because of mass layoffs, b

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