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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

How Age Groups Shape Our Politics

Ever thought about how your age might affect how you vote or what you believe? The Symposium on Generations and Political Change dives into this very idea, exploring how different age groups influence political behavior and views. As time goes on, younger people will take the pla

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Chatting Up English: How AI is Changing the Game for Students

The world is buzzing with new language tools, like generative AI. These tools have a lot of potential for English language learners (ELL). Many believe that AI could revolutionize the way ELLs tackle their writing assignments. Recently, some research on the impact of AI on ELLs focused on how m

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Healing Beyond the Physical: The Power of Spirituality in Therapy

A big shift is happening in the world of physical therapy. It is focusing more than ever on the whole person, not just the injury or illness. This means looking at things that affect health, like money, education, and now, spirituality. Spirituality is not the same as religion. It is a personal

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammy Night 2025 Shocks and Surprises

Los Angeles took centre stage for the 2025 Grammy night, a celebration that brought a mix of predicted wins and unexpected twists. The biggest prize, Album of the Year, went to Beyoncé for "Cowboy Carter, " marking her 99th career nomination. This win seemed predictable but was still thrilli

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

Cold Feet and Steep Slopes: Why Mountain Walkers Should Think Twice

Cold weather and steep slopes both affect how we burn energy when walking. Mountain walkers often choose steeper paths to save energy, but this might not be a good idea. People who walk uphill might think it is easier than walking on flat ground because they do not have to move their legs

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Prada and Grammys 2025: Billie Eilish's Style Statement

The music sensation Billie Eilish, just 23 years old, lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Grammys. The show took place at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. Her outfit was striking, with a cool black Prada jacket and a simple white shirt. Eilish's outfit was anything but boring. She

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Cartilage's Hidden Story: Lipids and Osteoarthritis

Cartilage's role in joint health can become easily overlooked. This tough material in our joints keeps bones from rubbing together. But sometimes, things go wrong, resulting in osteoarthritis. It turns out that the molecules called lipids can tell a story about what's happening at the joint level in

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Surge In Security For Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the w

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