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Aug 10 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Kids Act Mean Online? A Look at Trolling and Why It Happens

Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found

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Aug 09 2025HEALTH

Clear Vision, Bright Future: Why Eye Exams Matter Before School Starts

Before kids head back to school, there's something important to check off the list: eye exams. Good eyesight is key to learning. If a child can't see well, it can slow down their progress in school. Kids might not even realize they have vision problems. They might squint a lot, tilt their heads, or

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Aug 08 2025POLITICS

Trump Takes Aim at Wall Street Journal Over Tariff Talk

A heated exchange unfolded online when President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to criticize the Wall Street Journal's editorial board. The board had been vocal about their disapproval of Trump's tariff policies, even nicknaming him "Tariff Man" in their opinion pieces. Trump fired b

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Aug 04 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Time to Talk Trade

Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, thinks the EU needs to step up its game in trade talks with the US. He believes the EU has been too soft in the past and should be more confident when talking to the US. He wants the EU to work closely with the US, even when things get tough. Klingbeil met w

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Unpacking Key Political Stories: From Tariffs to Anniversaries

Politics is always buzzing with big stories. Let's dive into some of the latest headlines that are making waves. First up, let's talk about tariffs. In just six months, former President Trump managed to bring in a huge amount of money through tariffs. This move has sparked a lot of debate. Some peo

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Jul 23 2025BUSINESS

US-Philippines Trade Shift Sparks Global Ripples

President Trump's latest move has stirred the global trade pot. He announced a 19% tax on goods coming into the US from the Philippines. This came after a chat with the Philippines' leader at the White House. Trump shared the news on social media, calling it a "beautiful visit" and a "Trade Deal. "

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Jul 17 2025BUSINESS

Why Americans Are Still Spending Despite Rising Prices

In June, Americans kept their spending habits going strong, even as prices started to climb due to new tariffs. The Commerce Department shared that retail sales grew by 0. 6% from May, bouncing back from a big drop in May. Experts expected a much smaller increase, so this was a pleasant surprise. C

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Mental Health

Attachment styles play a big role in how people handle stress and emotions. Recent research dug deeper into this topic, focusing on something called disorganized attachment. This is when a person's way of connecting with others is mixed up and inconsistent. Most studies on attachment have looked at

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Race and Health: Why Some Groups Feel the Pain More

In the U. S. , certain groups feel the effects of peripheral neuropathy (PN) more than others. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic folks are more likely to deal with this painful nerve condition than non-Hispanic White people. But why? That's the big question. Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They loo

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

Fed Official Sees Strong Economy as a Buffer Against Tariff Effects

Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref

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