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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Sports Teams: A Tax Break Battle Brewing in 2025

Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

Bullying Among South African Teens: The Role of Childhood Struggles and Friend Influence

Bullying is a big problem among teens in South Africa. A recent study looked into how childhood hardships, the influence of friends, and personality traits affect teen bullying. Researchers analyzed data from 769 high school students using a method called Structural Equation Modelling. They found th

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Dec 28 2024EDUCATION

The Power of Pre-K: How Dallas ISD Defied the Enrollment Slump

Early childhood education is making a big difference in Dallas. The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) saw a surprising increase in enrollment this year, breaking a nine-year trend of decline. What's behind this positive change? The district’s pre-K program is a key driver. Many families are

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Dec 25 2024BUSINESS

A Publicist's New Chapter: Untangling a Workplace Conflict

Last summer, Jennifer Abel left Jonesworks, a company she helped start. She says she was bullied by the founder, Stephanie Jones. But Jones says Abel was fired for trying to poach clients. This isn't just a case of someone quitting their job – it’s a messy dispute with lawsuits and text messages bei

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Mental Health in Teens: A Closer Look at Attraction and Bullying

Research has shown that adults who are attracted to both sexes have worse mental health compared to those attracted to only one sex or the same sex. But what about teenagers? A recent study set out to answer this question by looking at life satisfaction and emotional problems in both-, other-, and s

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Dec 24 2024EDUCATION

Game-Based Assertiveness: A New Way to Deal with School Bullying in Mexico

School bullying is a big problem in Mexico. Around 19% of students face it. Even though there have been many efforts to stop it, it's still happening. Now, a new way is being tried out: game-based learning. This new method is teaching kids to be assertive, which means standing up for themselves in a

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Guns and Youth: A Decade of Concerns

Over the past decade, guns have been a major cause of death among young people aged 0-24 in the United States. The rates vary greatly depending on factors like sex, race, where they live, and their family income. This study looks at how often youth and young adults, aged 10 to 34, are involved with

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Lobbying Scandal: Watchdog Group Calls for Stricter Rules

Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint against Michael Magee, the former CEO of Chiefs for Change. The complaint alleges that Magee failed to register as a lobbyist, even though he was involved in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to the ILO Group. This came after Gove

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Hydrogen Storage with Metal Mixes

Did you know that certain metals can be mixed to supercharge hydrogen storage? Let's dive into how swapping one metal for another can create a stronger, more efficient hydrogen storage system. Imagine a world where your car runs on hydrogen, a clean and renewable fuel. To make this happen,

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Resistance in Worms: Why Some Drugs Don't Work

Meet Haemonchus contortus, a tiny worm that packs a big punch. It's one of the most troublesome parasites for sheep and goats, mostly because it's become resistant to many drugs. One group of drugs, called macrocyclic lactones (MLs), includes popular ones like ivermectin and moxidectin. Scientists s

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