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Jan 21 2026SCIENCE

Humans Head Back to the Moon: What's Artemis II All About?

The moon is back on the agenda, and this time, it's not just a quick visit. The Artemis II mission is a big step in NASA's plan to set up a long-term home on the lunar surface. But before they can build moon bases, they need to make sure their new rocket and spacecraft can handle the job. Artemis I

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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

How Tech Helps Students in Special Education

Teachers in Taiwan are using more tools to help students with disabilities. These tools, called assistive technology (AT), make learning easier. The study looked at why some teachers use these tools more than others. First, experience matters. Teachers who have been teaching for more than 10 years

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

A New Addition to the Vance Family

Usha Vance, the spouse of Vice President JD Vance, has shared exciting news. She is expecting her fourth child, a boy, due in late July. Her social media update confirmed that both she and the baby are healthy. The Vance family already includes three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. Usha, now 40

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Jan 21 2026SCIENCE

Space Pioneers Hang Up Their Suits

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, have left NASA after their last mission. This mission was special. They tested Boeing's new Starliner spaceship. It was supposed to be a short trip. But things did not go as planned. The Starliner had problems. So, Williams and Wilmore stayed on the

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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

School Policy Sparks Debate: Who Benefits?

A long-standing policy in Los Angeles, designed to address past segregation issues, is now facing legal scrutiny. The policy, in place since the 1970s, aims to support students in predominantly Hispanic, Black, or Asian schools by providing smaller class sizes and additional resources. Critics argu

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Government Workers and Election Doubters: A Risky Data Deal

A recent court filing has brought to light some concerning actions by employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It turns out that some of these workers had unauthorized chats and plans with a political group. This group wanted to look into voter lists to find supposed election fra

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Lindsey Halligan: The Controversial Interim U. S. Attorney

Lindsey Halligan, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been stopped from pretending to be the top federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia. This decision came from a federal judge, who also chose not to take any disciplinary action against her for now, considering

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Makes a Bold Cash Move for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has changed its game plan to buy a big part of Warner Bros. Discovery. This time, they're offering all cash, which might make the deal more appealing. Back in December, they had a different offer. It was a mix of cash and stock worth $83 billion. But now, Netflix is saying they'll pay that w

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

A Young Heart's Unexpected Twist: Stents and Surgeries

In the world of heart repairs, doctors have a few tricks up their sleeves. One of these is using a tiny balloon to open up blocked paths in the heart. Sometimes, though, this balloon trick does not work well. So, they try placing a small metal tube, called a stent, to keep the path open. But, as wit

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Measles Surge: South Carolina's Growing Outbreak and Vaccination Concerns

South Carolina is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with 88 new cases confirmed recently, pushing the total to 646. The majority of these cases are concentrated in the Upstate region, particularly around Spartanburg County, which shares a border with North Carolina. Currently, 538 indi

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