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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

How Social Media Feeds Fuel Harmful Ideas

Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem.

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Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Cracks and Sound Waves: A Hidden Interaction

Sound waves and cracks have a secret relationship. Scientists found that when sound waves meet a crack, they don't always bounce back. Instead, they can slip through or even change their tune. Here's how it works. A tiny crack was made in a glass plate by heating it up. Then, sound waves were sent

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

New Fees for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Carlos Alcaraz: The Humble Tennis Star Who Chooses Family Over Fame

Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation from El Palmar, is making waves not just for his skills on the court, but for his down-to-earth lifestyle. At just 22, he’s already a World No. 1 with six Grand Slam titles and 24 tour trophies. Yet, he still lives with his parents in a modest home, proving

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Making Older Adults Health Champions in Their Communities

In China, the number of older adults is growing fast. This puts a lot of pressure on health services. But there's a problem. Many older adults don't take an active role in their own health. They might listen in classes. But they don't always make lasting changes. So, how can communities help? One w

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots Getting Better at Planning in Messy Spaces

Robots are improving at making plans, even when things get chaotic. Think about a robot trying to move through a room full of stuff. It needs to split big jobs into smaller, easier tasks. This is where something called hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) helps. HRL lets robots plan by setting

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Mercy Ships and Tech Partners Bring Healthcare to Remote Areas

Mercy Ships is on a mission to bring advanced healthcare to some of the most remote places in the world. They use two large hospital ships, the Global Mercy and the Africa Mercy, to serve low-income communities in Africa. These ships are like floating cities, with over 800 people on board, including

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

How AI is Making Doctors' Lives Easier

Doctors are finding that AI is a big help in their daily work. A recent study showed that many doctors think AI tools are making their jobs better. These tools are saving them time and reducing stress. This means they can focus more on taking care of patients. One doctor said that the AI features a

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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

A Family's Legacy in Lockport Education

Lockport Township High School District 205 is grieving the loss of Della Travis, a former board member who dedicated four years of her life to the school district. Della, who was 84 years old, passed away recently, leaving behind a family that has been deeply involved in the community's education sy

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