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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Fixing the Scoreboard: Why Sports Records Matter

The Education Department has called for an important fix. "Erased" sports records of girl athletes back to female athletes. The push comes after President Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender women from women's sports. The NCAA and the NFHS have been urged to make these records accura

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nordic Producers Kickstart Sizzling Series in an Upbeat Market.

It is not a smooth ride for everyone in the Nordic market for shows, but there is one group kicking goals---Miso Film. The night sky is looking better as Miso Film lights up its burners these days. After 20 years this company started by two guys--Peter Bose and Jonas Allen---continues to pump out

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Tremors and Tiny Tots: How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affects Kids

Kids need certain vitamins and minerals as part of their diet to grow up strong and healthy. When babies and young children do not get enough vitamin B12, a serious problem can come up. Those early signs of a vitamin B 12 shortfall include tremors, developmental delays and anemia. Some children ma

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Money on Hold: A Legal Tussle Unfreezes Dollars

President Donald Trump was not happy. A court blocked his plan to halt federal spending. It was unprecedented and claimed it was all about needing to pause spending on some things. Some judges were not convinced. The president was not happy. The courts were stopping some of his plans. Trump

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Mix of Stars in New The White Lotus Season

The newest cast of The White Lotus Season 3 has arrived. The series, created by Mike White and featuring Thailand and its stunning scenery as the backdrop for their stay, is making a comeback with a bunch of new faces. The newest season includes stars like Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, Jaso

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

River Fish: Hidden Dangers in Your Dinner

Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Mine Safety: Improving Fire Detection with Smart Sensor Placement

Imagine being a miner deep underground. You are surrounded by darkness and the threat of fire is always present. You want to know that any fire will be detected as early as possible. Traditional fire sensors in mines might not be doing the job as well as they could. Mine fires are serio

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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

Unpaid Bills and Job Losses: How the Trump Administration's Actions Affect US Businesses

The abrupt halt to the U. S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) operations has left both large and small businesses in the United States facing a serious cash crunch. The freeze on foreign aid has left critical contracts incomplete and unpaid. This halt has led to massive job cuts, wit

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Feb 12 2025RELIGION

Who Snitched on Whom? 13th Century Style

In the 13th century, the inquisition in Bologna relied heavily on people ratting each other out. Testimonies were key to these trials, and who people chose to incriminate wasn't always straightforward. Several factors played a role: the social circles of the accused, the choices made by investigato

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