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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Science Under Siege: Politics vs. Public Health

The FDA is under fire for letting politics influence science. Scientists inside the agency say leaders are pushing unproven treatments, like using leucovorin for autism. Studies on leucovorin are small and weak. Big studies are needed to prove if it really works. But the FDA is skipping steps and pu

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Oct 18 2025CRYPTO

Chainlink's Token Takes a Tumble, But Big Players Stay Interested

Chainlink's token, LINK, had a rough day on Friday. It dropped nearly 9%, hitting its lowest price in a week. The biggest sell-off happened early in the morning, between 6 and 8 AM. There was a small bounce back later, but not enough to make up for the earlier losses. Even with this drop, big compa

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor Race: Who Stood Out?

The mayoral debate in New York City brought three candidates into the spotlight: Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, from affordability to education and public safety. Mamdani seemed to connect well with the audience, focusing on issues lik

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Thyroid Scans: Is Old Tech Making a Comeback?

Thyroid scans using a substance called MIBI have been around for a while. They used to be quite popular. But then, newer technologies like ultrasounds, cell tests, and advanced imaging techniques took over. Many thought MIBI was outdated. However, recent findings suggest that MIBI might still have a

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

How Companies Learn from Each Other to Go Green

In the world of business, companies are increasingly focusing on being environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and well-governed. But how do these ideas spread from one company to another? It turns out that who a company knows and works with plays a big role. Researchers looked at over 4, 5

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

Empowering Young Minds: Taarana School's Unique Approach to Special Education

In Malaysia, the number of children diagnosed with autism has grown significantly. In 2010, there were 99 cases, but by 2021, that number had jumped to 589. This rise highlights a critical need for more specialized education options beyond traditional schools. In 2011, the RYTHM Foundation stepped

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Believe Harmful Myths About Sexual Aggression?

People's beliefs about sexual aggression can be shaped by many things. For a long time, researchers have been trying to figure out why some people accept myths about sexual aggression. But there's still a lot we don't know. One big question is how these beliefs connect to other thoughts and actions.

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

The White House's New Ballroom: Who's Paying and Why?

The White House is getting a major upgrade, and it's not coming from taxpayers. A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to make Trump's dream of a grand ballroom a reality. This isn't just any ballroom—it's a massive, bulletproof, 999-person space that's set to be the biggest renovat

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Oct 13 2025EDUCATION

Navigating Faith in a Diverse World

In today's world, people from different religious backgrounds live and work together. This mix of beliefs affects how chaplains do their jobs. Chaplains are people who provide spiritual support in places like hospitals and schools. They need to understand and respect many faiths, not just one. This

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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

How a Local Company Brought Science to Life

A fresh exhibit is coming to the Reading Science Center, all thanks to the hard work of East Penn Manufacturing employees. The new display, named "Energy in a Box, " is set to open on October 18. It's designed to show how battery plates team up to power engines, while also getting visitors to think

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