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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

How Underground Living Changes the Eyes of Mandarin Voles

Mandarin voles, small mammals that live mostly underground, have eyes that are different from their relatives that live above ground. Scientists wanted to see how living in the dark changes their vision. They compared Mandarin voles to Brandt's voles, which live above ground, and regular lab mice.

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Nov 11 2025CRIME

Smart Justice: How Data is Changing Youth Crime Outcomes

Youth crime is often sensationalized in the media, creating a false impression of a growing crisis. In reality, data shows a significant decline in youth crime and detention rates. Minors make up less than 10% of all arrests, contradicting the media's portrayal of young people as the primary threat

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Sky Troubles: Why Your Flight Might Be Grounded

The U. S. government shutdown is causing major headaches for air travelers. Air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid in over a month, are struggling to keep up. This has led to a lot of flight cancellations and delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been asking airlines to cut

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Chip Revolution: From M1 to M5 in Five Years

Five years ago, Apple made a big change. They switched from Intel chips to their own Apple silicon chips. The first one was the M1. It was a game-changer. It was fast and efficient. Since then, Apple has released five generations of these chips. The latest is the M5. The M5 is a powerhouse. It's si

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Congress Moves to End Shutdown: What's Happening and What's at Stake

The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: What Went Wrong in Canada?

Canada is back to square one in its fight against measles. After successfully eliminating the virus in 1998, the country has now lost its measles-free status. This means the virus is spreading on its own again, not just popping up from travelers. Experts from the Pan American Health Organization (P

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Nov 11 2025BUSINESS

Flights in Chaos: What's Really Going On?

The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many flights have been canceled, and more are expected. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4% at busy airports. This is to help air traffic controllers who haven't been paid in over a month. Th

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Government Reopening: What's Next?

The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, might finally be coming to an end. The Senate is set to vote on a deal to reopen the government on Monday night. This deal was agreed upon by both parties over the weekend. If the Senate approves it, the House will then vote on the plan later th

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Flights Grounded: Government Shutdown Causes Air Travel Chaos

The US government shutdown is causing major problems for air travel. Many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work because they are not getting paid. This has led to many flights being cancelled or delayed. The situation is expected to get worse in the coming days. The US Senate is tryin

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

High Court Keeps Same-Sex Marriage Rights Safe

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They chose not to reopen the case about same-sex marriage. This case, called Obergefell v. Hodges, was a huge deal in 2015. It made same-sex marriage legal across the United States. The court's decision came without any explanation. This shows that ev

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