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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Netflix's Bela Bajaria: A Champion for Girls' Education and Gender Equality

Imagine being born into a world where your future is limited simply because of your gender. This is the harsh reality for countless girls around the globe. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, shared these thoughts during Variety's Power of Women event. She discussed how her daughters have

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Were Chicago Board Members Missing in Action?

Let's talk about what happened in Chicago recently. The Chicago City Council wanted to chat about some big money problems in their school system. They invited the CEO of Chicago Public Schools and both the old and new members of the Chicago Board of Education to discuss. Guess who didn't show up? No

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Gaza's Fight Against Polio: A Race Against Time and War

Imagine trying to stop a dangerous disease from spreading while bombs are dropping all around you. That's the situation in Gaza, where the World Health Organization (WHO) had to stop giving kids a second dose of the polio vaccine because of intense fighting. The war in northern Gaza has made it too

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Puts Realism Over Fantasy in AI Photo Editing

Photo editing on smartphones is getting a lot of attention, especially when it comes to AI. Many people are wondering where the line is drawn between a photo and an editing job. Apple, known for its focus on accuracy, is taking a different path with its AI tools compared to competitors like Samsung

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Cyprus Joins NASA's Space Exploration Pact: A Promise for Safe Skies

Cyprus has just joined the Artemis Accords, a space exploration agreement led by NASA. This makes Cyprus the 46th country to sign up for safe space exploration. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus' deputy minister of research, innovation, and digital policy, signed the accords in Nicosia. James O'Brien, from

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

HPV and Oral Sex: A Surprising Connection to Throat Cancer

Did you know? The way we enjoy intimacy is changing the way cancer shows up in our bodies. Specifically, oral sex might be linked to a type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer. This isn't your grandparent's cancer – it's becoming more common in young people. A UK surgeon, Dr. Hisham Mehanna

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Oct 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Iconic Grizzly Bear 399 Dies in Car Crash

In Grand Teton National Park, a well-known grizzly bear named 399, famous among tourists and wildlife enthusiasts, has sadly passed away. The bear met its end on Tuesday night after being hit by a car in Snake River Canyon, south of Jackson, Wyoming. At 28 years old, 399 was the oldest known reprodu

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Against Pneumonia: A New Recommendation for Older Adults

Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that adults aged 50 and above should get a shot to protect against pneumococcal disease? This decision was made by a scientific panel and then approved by the CDC. This disease is caused by a type of bact

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Legal Battles Heat Up in Key States Ahead of Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, political parties and activist groups are locked in a flurry of lawsuits across seven crucial states. The focus? Voting laws and procedures that could potentially alter the outcome. Both Republicans and Democrats have filed nearly 100 suits, with R

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Will Polls Be Right This Time?

Back in 2020, polls showed Joe Biden was set for an easy win over Donald Trump. But the election was much closer than expected. Now, with Kamala Harris leading by just 2 points, there's a chance polls could be off again. Some experts think Trump's support among non-college-educated white voters migh

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