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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

How a Local Company Brought Science to Life

A fresh exhibit is coming to the Reading Science Center, all thanks to the hard work of East Penn Manufacturing employees. The new display, named "Energy in a Box, " is set to open on October 18. It's designed to show how battery plates team up to power engines, while also getting visitors to think

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Oct 07 2025LIFESTYLE

Living Together, Staying Healthy: Tips for Shared Spaces

Living with others can be tough when you're trying to stay healthy. It's easy to feel like your habits get lost in the mix. Maybe you want to eat better, but someone else always has junk food around. Or perhaps you need quiet time, but others are always making noise. The good news is, you can still

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Oct 07 2025CRIME

A Legal Battle Brews After Downtown Indianapolis Incident

A man, who was hurt in a recent downtown Indianapolis incident, is now taking legal action. He is suing former NFL player Mark Sanchez and FOX Corporation. Sanchez is already facing charges related to the altercation. The lawsuit claims that Sanchez was in Indianapolis for work. He was there to cov

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

Kids and Ivermectin: A Closer Look at Treating Scabies

Scabies is a common skin issue. It causes itching and rashes. It spreads easily among kids. Parents worry about treating it, especially for little ones under 15 kg. Ivermectin is a medicine that can help. It fights the tiny mites that cause scabies. Some studies show Ivermectin works well for kids.

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Oct 04 2025HEALTH

How U. S. States Handled COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts: A Closer Look

The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on how well the United States could manage vaccination efforts. Unlike many other countries, the U. S. left much of the decision-making to individual states. This created a patchwork of policies and strategies across the country. The goal was to see how these

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Oct 04 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Start: How Jackson's Andy’s Place is Changing Lives

In Jackson, Michigan, a unique housing project is making a real difference for families fighting addiction. Andy’s Place offers more than just a roof over people’s heads. It provides a safe, drug-free environment where residents can focus on recovery and rebuilding their lives. The idea behind Andy

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Sep 27 2025CRIME

The Big Weed Bust: How Authorities Shut Down a Major Illegal Cannabis Operation

In a significant move against illegal cannabis operations, authorities recently busted a large-scale trafficking business in Brooklyn. The operation, known as P. U. for its strong-smelling pot, was supplying several illegal smoke shops across the city. The warehouse, located at 209 Highland Place in

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Sep 24 2025EDUCATION

Copenhagen's Architecture Biennial: A Fresh Look at Building Slowly

The Copenhagen Architecture Biennial kicked off on September 18, running until October 19, with a focus on slowing down. This event, organized by CAFx, is a step up from the city's old annual festival. It's now a bigger, international stage for talking about architecture and how it shapes our world.

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Sep 22 2025SCIENCE

Drug Testing with Tiny Ball of Cells: What Can Go Wrong?

Drug testing is getting a upgrade. Scientists are using tiny balls of cells, called spheroids, to test new medicines. These spheroids are better than flat cell cultures because they act more like real tissues in the body. But, there are some problems that can mess up the results. First, how these s

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Sep 14 2025EDUCATION

Inclusive Education in South Africa: Progress and Puzzles

South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas

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