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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

Clearing the Waters: A New Way to Fix Sun Glare in Drone Photos

There's a big problem that often happens when drones take pictures of water. The sun's reflection, called sun glint, can make it hard to see what's really going on in the water. This is especially true near the coast, where the water is often murky. Old ways of fixing this problem, using near-infrar

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Feb 08 2025CRIME

Plane Strikes Sao Paulo Avenue After Take Off

In the early morning hours on Friday, the unexpected happened in Sao Paulo. A plane took off from a nearby private airport. It was supposed to be a routine flight to Porto Alegre, but tragedy struck. The small aircraft plummeted to the ground shortly after takeoff. The crash site was in a bustli

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unfair Heat: Caste and Work in India's Scorching Waves

India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Feb 08 2025LIFESTYLE

THAILAND'S GREEN TURN: A YOUTUBE TALE

Over the past year, Thailand has made international headlines for its bold decision to legalize recreational marijuana. The shift has changed more than just the laws. It has altered how the world sees the country. The change became even more apparent on YouTube. Between March and September,

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

What Are the Odds on Eli Manning Making it to the Hall of Fame?

Eli Manning, the former quarterback for the New York Giants, has been left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for 2025. This might be a surprise to some, but the signs are clear that the wait could be a long one. Manning's candidacy didn't exactly light a fire under the selection committee. He wa

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Court and FBI Make Secret Agreement

The FBI and the Justice Department had to make a big change to a court order. They agreed to only tell the court and everyone else two days before releasing the names of FBI employees. These employees had worked on cases involving the January 6 events. The Department of Justice Actually did not wa

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Josh Allen Leads the Bills to Big Win!

Josh Allen, the star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, has just been named the NFL'S Most Valuable Player. He got the award after having an incredible season. Josh's season was fantastic. He threw for more than 3, 700 yards and rushed for another 531 yards. Plus, he scored a total of 40 touchdowns

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Santonrini Shake-Up: Unusual Quakes Keep Rocking the Island

Santonrini, the popular Greek island, is experiencing the worst tremors. People are worried. Seismologists think that the biggest quake has yet to come. Nearby islands are also feeling the shakes. Santorini is no stranger to earthquakes because of its location near the Eurasian and African tectonic

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fish and Plants: Cerritos' Ancient Feasts

Deep in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, near the coast, lies a treasure trove of ancient history. These lands hold some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America. The people who lived here, thousands of years ago, left behind earthen mounds called Cerritos. The Cerritos were built arou

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