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Aug 30 2025EDUCATION

From Classroom to Camera: The Journey of a Versatile Journalist

Marley Malenfant is a journalist who has worn many hats. He's been in the game for a decade, working in print, digital, and broadcast. His journey started in West Texas, where he was a TV reporter for KTXS. There, he covered a wide range of topics, from education to sports, and even breaking news. H

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Aug 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Lead Messes with Tadpoles' Growth and Health

Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring AI and Nuclear Weapons: A Journalist's Mission

Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will

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Aug 24 2025SCIENCE

Shark Skin Secrets: How Bonnetheads Grow and Glow

Sharks have unique skin covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. These denticles help sharks swim faster and protect them during mating. Scientists wanted to see if these denticles change as sharks grow and if there are differences between male and female sharks. They studied 24 bonneth

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Aug 22 2025SPORTS

Bill Belichick's Bold Move and the Fallout

Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach, has stirred up quite a bit of drama recently. He made some comments about his former team, the New England Patriots, and their owner, Robert Kraft. This didn't go over well with some people, especially the hosts of a popular Boston radio show. The hosts

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Aug 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can We Really Upload Our Minds to Computers?

The idea of uploading human consciousness to computers might seem like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's a topic that's gaining traction in scientific circles. The concept is tied to transhumanism, a movement that advocates for using technology to enhance human capabilities. Mind up

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Aug 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snow White's Big Miss: What Went Wrong?

Gal Gadot, known for her role in Wonder Woman, recently talked about the 2025 Snow White remake's box office flop. The movie, which featured Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White, didn't meet expectations. It made only $42 million in its first weekend and ended up with $205 million

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Aug 16 2025CRIME

Pink Chalk and Broken Faith: A Statue's Story

In the quiet of the night, someone took a piece of pink chalk and drew on a statue of the Virgin Mary. This statue stands outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End. The drawing was not clear, just some scribbles that no one could understand. It happened between 8 p. m. Wednesday

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Aug 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift's Colorful New Era: What's Behind the Orange and Turquoise?

Taylor Swift has kicked off a new chapter in her musical journey with her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. The album cover, shot by her longtime collaborators Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, shows Swift in a sparkling diamond dress, partially submerged in water. The background is a collage of snapsh

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Aug 11 2025RELIGION

Why Are Americans Having Fewer Babies?

In recent years, the number of babies being born in the U. S. has been dropping. This is partly because fewer people are involved in religious activities. A study from Pew in 2024 found that about 29% of Americans do not identify with any religion. This is a big jump from 13% in 2007. Experts say t

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