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Jul 29 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Marks: Clues to Early Human Brainpower

People have always found ways to remember things beyond their own minds. From computers to notches on sticks, these tools help us store and recall information. Scientists think humans are the only ones who do this. But what about our ancient ancestors? Did they have similar tools? Some artifacts fr

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Jul 29 2025POLITICS

A Shot in the Dark: South Carolina's Hate Crime Debate

A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation

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Jul 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Small Island Nations and Their Climate Change Reality

Climate change is a big problem for small island nations. These places are in serious trouble because of the pollution from big countries. They didn't cause the problem, but they are the ones suffering the most. Rising sea levels, bad storms, and lack of clean water are just a few of the issues they

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Jul 23 2025BUSINESS

Home Sale Tax Talk: What Could Change for Owners?

A recent discussion has sparked interest in a potential change to capital gains taxes on home sales. The idea, floated by a prominent political figure, suggests eliminating these taxes entirely. This has led some to speculate about the implications for homeowners. Currently, capital gains taxes app

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Jul 23 2025EDUCATION

How Money Matters in Japan's Older Art Lovers

In Japan, the love for arts and culture isn't just about personal taste. It's also about how much money you have. This is especially true for older adults. Those with more money tend to enjoy arts and culture more. This isn't just a simple observation. It's a fact backed by data. Older adults in Ja

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Jul 19 2025CRIME

Behind the Scenes: A Couple's Dark Side

In California, a couple who used surrogate mothers to have many children are now in serious trouble. They are accused of abusing those children and treating their employees badly. The couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are at the center of a big investigation. Police found 15 children in their h

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Jul 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New Powerhouse: A Look at the Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series

AMD is about to launch its new Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, with the most powerful model packing a whopping 96 cores and 192 threads. This beast, priced at $11, 699, is set to hit the market on July 23rd. But it's not just about the big number; these chips are designed for

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

Race and Health: Why Some Groups Feel the Pain More

In the U. S. , certain groups feel the effects of peripheral neuropathy (PN) more than others. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic folks are more likely to deal with this painful nerve condition than non-Hispanic White people. But why? That's the big question. Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They loo

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

AI's Role in Improving Prostate MRI Readings: A Global Study

Prostate cancer diagnosis has a problem. Different doctors often see the same MRI scans and come to different conclusions. This inconsistency can lead to wrong diagnoses. To tackle this, researchers looked into how artificial intelligence (AI) can help. Six radiologists from around the world took p

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Infants and Neonates at Risk

In the shadows of society, a grim reality persists. Infants and newborns face a higher risk of homicide than any other age group. This is not just a statistic; it's a call to action. Data from recent years reveals a troubling pattern. Most infanticides are committed by males, while neonaticides are

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