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Jul 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Nagaon's Changing Face: What's Happening to Its Land?

Nagaon, a city in Assam, has been growing fast. But this growth is not always organized or well-planned. Over the last 30 years, the way land is used in Nagaon has changed a lot. More buildings are going up, while green spaces are shrinking. This is a big deal because it affects how people live and

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Jul 28 2025BUSINESS

Boeing Workers Stand Firm: Contract Talks Hit a Snag

Workers at Boeing's St. Louis plant have made their voices heard. They've said no to the latest contract offer. The vote was clear. Over 80% of the union members rejected the deal. The offer promised a 20% pay raise over four years. But the workers wanted more. They feel their hard work isn't being

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Jul 28 2025SPORTS

Rashawn Slater's Big Payday: Breaking Down the Numbers

Rashawn Slater just got a huge deal from the Chargers. It's a four-year extension. The money is big. Really big. Let's break it down. First, there's a signing bonus of $29 million. That's a lot of cash upfront. Then, in 2025, he gets a $7 million roster bonus and a $2 million base salary. Both are

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Jul 28 2025SPORTS

Knicks' New Look: Can They Shake Off the Past?

The NBA offseason is almost over, and most teams have wrapped up their business. This means it's time to see where the Knicks stand compared to the rest of the league in the early 2025-26 power rankings. Some teams are in for a rough season. The Nets, for example, have made a series of questionable

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Jul 28 2025HEALTH

Caring for Caregivers: A Fresh Look at Medication Management

Caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions have a tough job. They are responsible for ensuring that their loved ones take the right medications at the right times. However, the tools available to help them with this task are often not up to the mark. These tools, whether digi

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Jul 28 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Why Newborn Sepsis Goes Unnoticed

Newborn sepsis is a big problem around the world, especially in countries that don't have a lot of money. It's hard to know how many babies get sick because there aren't enough good tests to find out. This makes it tough to plan how to help them. In many places, doctors don't have the right tools t

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Jul 28 2025POLITICS

East Chicago's Hispanic Trailblazers: The Gomez Legacy

In East Chicago, a street now carries the names of Jesse and Rosemarie Gomez, two influential figures in local politics. Jesse made history as the first Hispanic elected official in Indiana, while Rosemarie became the first Hispanic woman on the East Chicago City Council after her husband's passing.

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Israel and Hamas: Stuck in a Loop

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted that his government is looking into other ways to handle the situation with Hamas, instead of continuing the current talks. This comes after both Israel and the U. S. pulled their negotiating teams out of Qatar. The U. S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, me

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Jul 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Panama Is Leading the Way in Rainforest Protection

Rainforests are vital for our planet's health, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Amazon, Congo, and other tropical rainforests are being destroyed by cattle ranching, palm oil plantations, illegal logging, mining, and man-made fires. These forests are often called the world's lungs

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Jul 25 2025BUSINESS

Media Merger Gets Green Light

A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote ca

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