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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

Texas Schools Told to Take Down Ten Commandments Displays

A federal judge has ruled that Texas public schools must remove displays of the Ten Commandments from their classrooms. This decision comes after a state law was deemed unconstitutional. The law required these displays, but the judge said it goes against the U. S. Constitution's separation of church

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Nov 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Ferguson's Book Pulled: A Fallout of Scandal

Sarah Ferguson, once known as the Duchess of York, is facing tough times. Her new book for kids, \"Flora and Fern: Kindness Along the Way, \" was supposed to come out soon. But now, it's been canceled. This isn't just a delay. The book is being destroyed. Why? Because not many people want to buy it

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

How an Electric Race Car Could Change the Game

Lucas di Grassi, a pro race car driver, has a big idea. He wants to make racing better, cleaner, and faster. His plan? An electric race car that's not just fast but also smart. This isn't just any concept car. It's grounded in real tech and real possibilities. Di Grassi knows a lot about racing. He

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

Teaching Religion in Northern Ireland Schools: A Big Change Ahead

A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Lips Locked Through Time: The Old Story of Kissing

Why do people kiss? It's a question that has puzzled scientists for years. Recent studies suggest that this behavior might be much older than previously believed. Evidence points to our ancient ancestors, like Neanderthals, engaging in this lip-locking activity. Interestingly, humans aren't the onl

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Unusual Steps in Comey's Indictment Raise Questions

A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during

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Nov 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Resilient Bird's Journey to Recovery

In the vast landscapes of southwestern Utah, a remarkable story of survival and resilience unfolded. A young great horned owl, later identified as a male due to its smaller size, found itself in a dire situation. It had somehow ended up inside a cement mixer, resulting in its face, chest, and right

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Nov 19 2025CRIME

A Space Crime That Wasn't

A woman has admitted to making a false claim about her astronaut ex-wife. Summer Heather Worden, 50, told police in July 2019 that her former partner, Anne McClain, had broken the law while working on the International Space Station (ISS). This was the first time anyone had ever reported a crime hap

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Nov 19 2025EDUCATION

Latine Youth: The Unseen Struggles of Language and Trauma

Latine youth in America face a tough balancing act. They juggle language, culture, and trauma. This mix often affects their school performance. Recent studies show that those who speak more Spanish and have faced violence tend to have lower grades. But it's not just about language. Students who spea

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

SNAP Cuts: A Recipe for Disaster

SNAP, or food stamps, is a lifeline for over 42 million people in the U. S. It's not as easy as walking into a church food pantry. You have to apply, meet income rules, and hope politicians don't mess things up. During the longest U. S. government shutdown, there was a lot of confusion about food a

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