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Dec 05 2025SCIENCE

Teen's Science Passion Could Win Big Prizes

Ryan Zhao, a 17-year-old from Basking Ridge, is making waves in the science world. He's one of 30 global semi-finalists in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. This contest rewards students who create videos explaining complex science ideas. Ryan's video is about Noether's Theorem. This theorem expla

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Dec 04 2025SPORTS

College Football Recruiting: Drama, Decisions, and Delays

College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

How a Volcano Might Have Brought the Plague to Europe

A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Energy Reality Check: What's Really Happening with Our Power Needs?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

New Faces and Flaws in Health and Science

The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Life Dedicated to Indie Films: Remembering Tammie Rosen

Tammie Rosen, a key figure in the independent film scene, has passed away at 49 after a tough fight with cancer. She was the head of communications at the Sundance Institute, where she made a big impact. People who knew her say she was a great leader. Ebs Burnough, the chair of the Sundance Institu

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Clean Water Quest: Turning Farm Waste into a Pollution Fighter

Wheat straw, often seen as farm waste, has a new role in cleaning up water. Scientists have found a way to tweak it chemically to soak up a harmful dye called Rhodamine B. This dye is tough to break down and can be toxic. The modified straw, now called EWS, is a game-changer. EWS is made by treatin

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Afghans in the U. S. Face Uncertainty Amid Immigration Crackdown

Afghans living in the United States are feeling anxious and stressed. This is because of a recent event that led to stricter immigration rules. A man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House. After this, the Trump administration started to tighten immi

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Pianist's Journey: How a 30-Year-Old Dropped 100 Pounds and Found His Groove

Losing weight is tough, but for Ludovic Zamor, it was a journey of self-discovery and resilience. At 27, he weighed 275 pounds, and simple tasks like climbing stairs felt like a challenge. His life had taken a tough turn after the pandemic and the loss of his manager and teacher. He was struggling w

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