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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

A Moment of Awkwardness at the White House

The Ohio State Buckeyes made a trip to the White House on April 14. They were there to celebrate their big win in the national championship game. The Buckeyes had won four straight games, including the title game against Notre Dame. This was all part of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playof

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Stand: A Man Wrongly Deported

A man from El Salvador was wrongly sent back to his home country by the US. He was sent to a prison known for its harsh conditions. This happened because of a mistake made by US officials. The man, Kilmar Ábrego García, has been living in Maryland with his family. He was granted protection from depo

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Stand: Federal Funds Frozen Amid Policy Dispute

Harvard University made a bold move on Monday. It rejected demands from the Trump administration. This decision put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The federal government wanted Harvard to change several policies. These included ending diversity programs and banning masks at protests.

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava's College Hunt: New Chapter Ahead

Nico Iamaleava, a former Tennessee quarterback, is on the move. He is seeking a fresh start at a different college. One potential destination has already been ruled out. The North Carolina Tar Heels, led by coach Bill Belichick, are no longer in the running to recruit Iamaleava. This news comes from

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Silicon Valley's Changing Political Tide

The tech world is often seen as a place of innovation and progress. Yet, it's also a place where political views are shifting. Jeremy Lyons is one of many who have noticed this change. He used to see himself as someone who wasn't too involved in politics. He had only taken part in one protest bef

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Apr 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Power of Amino Acids in Plant Preservation

Plants are amazing. They can survive in tough conditions and some can even bounce back from freezing temperatures. One such plant is Pogostemon yatabeanus, a rare species found only in Korea. Scientists have found a way to preserve this plant using a method called cryopreservation. This method is li

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Apr 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mountain Ecosystems and the Climate Change Challenge

Mountains are key players in keeping Earth's life-support systems running. They are home to a wide range of plants and animals. But they are also in big trouble. The planet is heating up, and these ecosystems are feeling the heat. The big question is: how will they react to these temperature changes

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

Why Most Carbon Asteroids Don't Make It to Earth

The solar system is filled with carbon-rich asteroids, but only a tiny fraction of these ever reach Earth's surface. This is a big problem for scientists who study space rocks. They want to understand why so few carbonaceous asteroids make it to our planet. A group of astronomers did some digging an

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Apr 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Coachella 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre

Coachella 2025 was a rollercoaster of events. The festival kicked off with a massive traffic jam, leaving many attendees stranded for hours. Imagine the frustration of finally reaching the venue, only to find that the wristband scanners were malfunctioning. To make matters worse, temperatures soared

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Apr 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watch: 10 Years of Nudging You to Move

The Apple Watch is turning 10. No, there won't be a big party. Instead, Apple is using the date to push people to get active. April 24th is now "Global Close Your Rings Day. " It's a day when Apple Watch users are encouraged to complete their daily activity goals. This includes moving, exercisi

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