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Dec 04 2025EDUCATION

Seton Hill University's Big Plans for Sports and Learning Spaces

Seton Hill University is making some big moves to upgrade its campus. They're planning to build a new indoor sports facility and renovate an old building called Sullivan Hall. The university is teaming up with the Latrobe Industrial Development Authority to help pay for these projects. They're looki

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Autism: What Science Says

Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Many parents worry that vaccines might cause autism, but science says otherwise. The truth is, autism is complex, and its causes are not fully understood. However, one thing is clear: vaccines are not the cause. The idea

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

NASA's Future: A Billionaire's Bold Plan Sparks Debate

A billionaire's vision for NASA is stirring up quite the storm. Jared Isaacman, a tech mogul, is back in the hot seat, defending his ideas for the space agency. Senators are not happy about a leaked plan called Project Athena. It suggests big changes, like cutting back on science and handing over ta

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Dec 03 2025FINANCE

Job Numbers Take a Dip: What's Happening to Small Businesses?

In November, the U. S. job market took a hit. Private companies let go of 32, 000 workers, and small businesses felt the pinch the most. This wasn't good news, and it was worse than experts thought it would be. Just a month before, in October, there was a small gain of 47, 000 jobs. But November's n

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Newborn Vaccine Debate: Should Hepatitis B Shots Wait?

A group of health experts is debating whether newborns should still receive the hepatitis B vaccine right after birth. This vaccine is special because it's the first one designed to prevent cancer. Currently, health guidelines suggest that all babies get this shot within their first day of life. How

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Health Crisis You Probably Don't Know About

A significant health issue is affecting a large portion of the American population, yet many people are unaware of it. This condition, known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM), is a silent contributor to severe health problems like heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and diabetes.

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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dead Sea Deal: Israel Aims to Balance Profit and Nature

Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho

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Dec 03 2025CRIME

High-End Heist: Thieves Target Trendy NYC Boutique

In the early hours of a Monday morning, four clever thieves managed to snatch almost $2 million in high-end fashion from a well-known men's boutique in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. The store, 4G Seller, is a hotspot for celebrities like Drake and Mark Wahlberg, offering unique, pre-worn clothi

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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Big Win for Nature: Salmon Come Back to Alameda Creek

After a long time, salmon are back in Alameda Creek. This is a big deal because it hasn't happened in 70 years. The creek is in a place called Sunol, and the salmon had to swim up a tall wall to get there. This shows that the environment is getting better. Salmon and steelhead trout are like nature

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Dec 03 2025SCIENCE

Fungal Proteins: The Double Agents in Plant Infections

In the world of plant diseases, some proteins are like secret agents. They have a double life. They help the fungus cause disease. But they also wake up the plant's defense system. Scientists found six such proteins in a fungus called Verticillium dahliae. These proteins belong to a family known as

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