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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Turn.

The 2024 presidential election in the US saw an unexpected twist when Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, announced his intention to take over Gaza. This move was met with shock and dismay from many, particularly from those who advocate for Palestinian rights. Uncommitte

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Feb 06 2025EDUCATION

Eyes on the Move: How Active Classrooms Impact Kids

Schools are where kids spend a lot of time sitting down. This isn't good for their bodies or minds. Imagine a classroom where kids can move around while they learn. These are called Active Learning Classrooms. They're designed to get kids up and moving, which can make a big difference in how they fe

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Spring Break Rethink: School Days Added Due to Winter Weather

South Carolina’s Dorchester County School District 4 has made a bold move. They’re shifting plans due to winter weather. The original school day, April 21st, was supposed to be a teacher workday. It is now a regular school day for students. This decision is a direct response to the recent bad weathe

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

University Students Protesting

Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools

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Feb 03 2025EDUCATION

Classroom Crackdown

In Houston, some school classrooms have a unique twist: a countdown timer. It ticks away in the background. A teacher in a fourth-grade English class uses this timer to keep her students on track. She gives them 10 seconds to log in. And then, she sets the timer for one minute while students read a

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Sneezing in the Sun: Why Bright Light Makes Some People Sneeze

Bright light can trigger sneezing in about one in four people. This odd reaction, called the photic sneeze reflex (PSR). We often see this phenomenon on sunny days or when someone steps out of a dark room into the light. The exact reasons behind this reflex are still unknown. Some researchers think

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Freedom at Last: Three Men from Gaza's Captivity

Three men are awaited in Israel, recently freed from their rough time in Gaza. Imagine being in a terrible situation and two of these men are parents. Keith Siegel, who is both an Israeli and American citizen, was surprisingly positive, thinking of ways he could make the days pass.

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Egypt's Sisi Turns Away From Trump

Cracking diplomatic trouble brews as Egypt and the U. S. hit a roadblock. Egypt says "No" to Trump's idea to let Palestinian refugees from Gaza into the Sinai. Cairo's Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the suggestion. Egypt puts out a warning, saying that the idea could cause chaos an

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Are you ready for a thrilling event?

Israel‘s recent release 110 prisoners in exchange for three Israel soldiers sure was a game changer. But who are these prisoners? To kick things off, let’s talk about the prisoners Israel released in a swap. Zubeidi, our first character was considered a big shot militant leader but had a s

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Ground in Gaza: A Refugee Crisis

A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d

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