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Jul 09 2025EDUCATION

Teens, Friends, and Being True to Yourself Online

Teens often try out different versions of themselves with friends. This is normal. It's part of growing up. Friends play a big role in this. They help teens figure out who they are and who they want to be. A recent study wanted to see how teens feel when they chat online with friends they also know

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Spin: Tiny Changes You Won't Notice

Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Talks: Big Promises, Small Results

President Trump made a bold promise in April: 90 deals in 90 days. But as the deadline passed, only two trade agreements were signed. The administration's aggressive tactics have left the global trading system in a state of uncertainty. Businesses are hesitant to make decisions, waiting for clarity

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Life in the Swamp: A Look at Florida's Immigrant Detention Center

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is facing serious allegations. People held there and their families say the place is really tough to live in. They talk about not having enough water, power cuts, and lots of mosquitoes. Vladimir Miranda, a Cuban migra

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Philadelphia's Trash Strike Ends: A Mixed Victory

The long trash strike in Philadelphia is finally over. After a 12-hour negotiation marathon, the city and the union representing its blue-collar workers have reached a deal. The union, DC33, had been pushing for a big pay raise. They wanted a total of 32% over four years. But the city offered somet

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Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Flip Phones: More Choices, More Questions

Samsung has just launched two new flip phones, the Z Flip 7 and the Z Flip 7 FE. The Z Flip 7 FE is a cheaper version of the Z Flip 7. It has a simpler cover screen design. It costs $899, which is less than the Z Flip 7's $1, 099 price tag. But it's still more expensive than Motorola's Razr, which s

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Drone Strike as Global Tensions Rise

Russia recently launched an unprecedented drone attack on Ukraine, marking the largest since the invasion began. This assault involved 728 drones and 13 missiles, a significant increase from previous records. Despite the scale, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept most of the drones, minimizing the

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Jul 09 2025WEATHER

Ruidoso's Repeated Struggles: Flash Floods Strike Again

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

EU and US: Trade Talks in a Tizzy

The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending

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Jul 09 2025CELEBRITIES

A Heated Accusation on The Valley

On a recent episode of "The Valley, " tensions flared as Janet Caperna openly accused Danny Booko of sexual assault. This explosive claim came up during a conversation with Kristen Doute on a boat party celebrating Doute's engagement. Caperna didn't hold back, stating that Booko had sexually assault

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