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Nov 29 2025EDUCATION

Tulsa's School Leader Gets More Time

Ebony Johnson, the head of Tulsa Public Schools, has been given more time to do her job. This is big news for the city's education system. The school board voted to extend her contract. They believe she is doing a good job. But what does this mean for the students and teachers? It means things will

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

How Your Body Shape Affects Your Brain's Age

What if your body's muscle and fat levels could tell us something about your brain's age? A recent study suggests that might be the case. Scientists used full-body MRI scans and AI to examine 1, 164 adults. They wanted to see if muscle levels and fat distribution were linked to how young or old our

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Mothers Choose C-Sections Without Medical Need?

In Sweden, the rate of C-sections is generally low. But there's a debate about when a mom can ask for a C-section even if it's not medically necessary. This is called a Caesarean section on maternal request, or CSMR. Some people think it's okay for a mom to choose this. Others worry it might not be

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

AI's Big Breakthrough in Science: How AlphaFold is Changing the Game

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, and knowing their shapes can help us understand how they work. For a long time, figuring out these shapes was a big challenge. Scientists had to spend lots of time and money on experiments to get even a few answers. But then, AlphaFold came along and ch

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Horses, Lactate, and the Science of Steady Running

Lactate levels in horses can tell us a lot about their endurance and training needs. Scientists have found ways to predict how much lactate a horse can handle during exercise without getting too tired. This is called the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS). To figure this out, researchers put ten te

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Nov 29 2025CRIME

Hong Kong's Housing Safety Concerns Ignored Before Deadly Blaze

A deadly fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has raised serious questions about safety standards and oversight. The fire, which claimed at least 94 lives, spread rapidly through the exterior scaffolding, highlighting potential hazards that residents had previously flagged. Residents

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Nov 29 2025SPORTS

Big Plans for Women’s World Cup 2031: Stadiums and More

The 2031 Women’s World Cup is shaping up to be a massive event. The U. S. Soccer Federation has put forward 14 American sites, with seven of them also hosting the 2026 men’s tournament. FIFA has shared the bid books for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments. The 2031 bid includes the U. S. , Mexico, Co

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Nov 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Dark Side: Profits Over Kids' Safety

A recent court filing has brought to light some shocking claims against Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. It's alleged that Meta had a policy allowing sex traffickers to post harmful content up to 16 times before their accounts were suspended. This is just one of many accusations in a

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Nov 29 2025BUSINESS

CDT Equity: Big Changes and New Faces

In a recent gathering, CDT Environmental Technology made some significant changes. The event took place in Shenzhen, China. Shareholders agreed to some important updates. One big change is about the company's shares. They decided to combine 25 old shares into 1 new one. This means the value of each

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Troops Clash in Syria: What Happened and Why It Matters

In a small village near the Israeli border, a tense situation unfolded early one morning. Israeli soldiers were on a mission to capture two brothers linked to a terror group. These brothers were suspected of planning attacks on Israel and had previously launched rockets. The soldiers managed to arre

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