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Apr 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Family Fun and Green Living: Earth Day Festival in Oak Cliff

Earth Day is coming up, and it's a big deal. This year, Oak Cliff is hosting a family-friendly festival to mark the occasion. The event is all about having fun while learning how to take care of our planet. It's happening on April 13th, from noon to 5 PM, at Lake Cliff Park. The best part? It's free

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Dental Drills and Micro-Cracks: What Happens Inside Your Teeth?

Dentists often need to clean out the insides of teeth. This is done to get rid of germs and to make space for filling materials. However, this cleaning process can cause tiny cracks in the tooth. These cracks might lead to bigger problems later on. A recent study looked into this issue. It focused o

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How the Pandemic Changed Doctor Visits for Epilepsy Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their pa

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Apr 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Ear Protection for Festival Fun

Music festivals are a blast, but they can also be tough on your ears. Loud noises can cause real damage. So, what to do? One popular choice is the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs. They are small, sleek, and designed to fit comfortably in your ears. These earplugs are made of soft silicone and have a fla

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Worms with Fungi: A New Approach

Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

What Makes a Leader Real in Today's India?

In India's current political climate, leadership is often seen through the lens of development and social identity. This is not just about building infrastructure or economic growth. It is also about how leaders shape and reflect the cultural and social values of the majority. This is where the idea

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Apr 11 2025HEALTH

The Race Against Time: How Quickly Do Drug Trials Wrap Up?

Drugs that show potential in treating serious illnesses get the green light from Health Canada. However, there is a catch. Companies must promise to run more tests. These tests confirm if the drugs are as effective as initially thought. This process is not always speedy. It can take a while for thes

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Apr 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star-Studded Showdown: Cannes Film Festival Unveils Its 2024 Lineup

The Cannes Film Festival is back and bigger than ever. This year's event, the 78th in its history, is set to kick off on May 13th and will run until the 24th of May. The festival will showcase a diverse range of films, with 19 movies vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or award. This year's lineup inc

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Apr 10 2025EDUCATION

Young Entrepreneur's College Rejections Spark Debate

Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old tech prodigy, has a story that's both inspiring and puzzling. He's the founder of a startup that made $30 million in its first year, and he has a perfect 4. 0 GPA. Yet, he was rejected by 15 out of the 18 colleges he applied to. This includes some of the most prestigiou

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Keeping Hospital Gear Germ-Free

The value of thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting shared medical tools in hospitals is a mystery. This is a big deal because hospitals use lots of shared tools. Think about it: every time a tool is used, it touches a patient. Then it gets passed on to the next patient. And the next. Without proper c

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