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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Talking Across Borders: How Online Chats Can Boost Nature Protection

People from Taiwan and Japan recently had online chats about protecting nature and how regular folks can help. The goal was to see if talking across cultures could make them think more deeply about their own beliefs and how they affect the environment. The chats did more than just share ideas. They

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

How Body Clocks Might Be Behind Muscle Loss in Low Testosterone

Testosterone levels dropping in men can lead to muscle loss, especially in the limbs. But why does this happen? Scientists have been digging into this question. They found that when testosterone levels drop, the body's internal clocks in muscles get messed up. This mess-up is linked to higher levels

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Jul 09 2025LIFESTYLE

A Half-Century of Growth and Togetherness!

It's been five decades since a small group of people came together with a big idea. They wanted to make a difference. They wanted to inspire others. And they wanted to build a community that would last. Today, that dream is still alive and kicking. Over the years, this group has grown. It has evolv

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Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Decoding Personalities: Can AI Really Understand Us?

AI is making waves in understanding human personalities. But how well can it really do this? Let's break it down. First, AI has been getting better at guessing personality traits. But most studies have not looked closely at how reliable these guesses are. They also haven't checked how these AI meth

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Jul 09 2025BUSINESS

How Big Money Moves in the World of Sports

Sports is big business. To make the list of top sports empires, you need to own at least one team worth over a billion dollars and have other sports investments worth at least half a billion. This means only the biggest players in the game get a spot. When figuring out how much these empires are wo

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Jul 09 2025SPORTS

Rochester's Big Play: New Sports Hub on the Horizon

Rochester is getting a major sports upgrade. The city council just greenlit the outdoor design for a huge sports and recreation complex. This isn't just any project—it's a $65 million investment, funded by the city's sales tax extension that voters approved last year. The complex will sprawl across

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Jul 09 2025EDUCATION

De Anza College's PE Complex Gets a Big Upgrade

De Anza College is finally giving its old physical education complex a much-needed makeover. The plan? A $53 million renovation that's been in the works for years. The state is footing most of the bill, covering 75% of the cost, while the rest comes from the district's savings and bond funds. The c

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Life After Life: What Near-Death Tales Tell Us

People from all corners of the globe and throughout time have shared stories of near-death experiences (NDEs). These tales are not all the same. Some are quite different. Yet, many have common threads. This makes people wonder: Do these experiences hint at life after death, or are they just tricks o

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Jul 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Magic at EPCOT: A Global Celebration

EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays is back for 2025, promising a mix of festive fun and cultural experiences. Starting right after Thanksgiving, November 28, and running through December 30, this festival is a must-visit for anyone looking to celebrate the season in style. One of the hi

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Jul 09 2025CRIME

Why Do Some People Change, While Others Don't?

A big question in the world of justice is why some people who have been in trouble with the law change their ways, while others don't. A recent study looked into this by studying 14, 000 adult men who were either on probation or in prison. The study wanted to see if a person's ability to recognize t

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