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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Screens in Bed: How Phones Are Messing With Teens' Sleep

Phones have become a daily necessity, offering instant access to information and entertainment. From social media to games, the distractions are endless. However, this convenience has a dark side, especially for teens. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt sleep patterns, affecting the c

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Seeing Beyond the Script: How Media Shapes Our View of Autism

Autism is a big part of today's media landscape. It's everywhere—in movies, TV shows, news, and social media. This isn't always a bad thing, as it can help educate people. However, the way media often portrays autism can be a double-edged sword. The problem is that media often falls back on tired o

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Young Star's Call for Fairness in the Music Industry

A 17 year old woman received a Grammy and used the moment to draw attention to a long-time issue in the music industry. During her acceptance speech, the artist, who had been signed at a very young age, expressed her disappointment. She would have appreciated if her record label had given her a pro

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drinking Water: Are Forever Chemicals Putting Us at Risk?

Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Bennu's Impact: A Look Into Earth's Future Climate

Asteroids are a constant presence in our solar system, but one in particular has scientists on edge. Bennu, a 500-metre-wide space rock, has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, but what if it does? Scientists in South Korea have used powerful computers to simulate this scenario. Let's bre

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Flight Slowdowns and Safety Checks

A recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport has led to some big changes. The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to slow down the number of flights coming into the airport. Instead of 28, they are now allowing only 26 flights per hour to land. This comes after a deadly collision between a sm

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Decade That Changed Everything: 2000s Tech Game Changers

Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe

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Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Score Big Savings on the Galaxy Watch Ultra!

People are on the hunt for savings and the Galaxy Watch Ultra is rewarding their patience. Finding the best deal on this smartwatch can look like alot of work. Every week, Samsung rolls out new numbers. It does seem like, good strategies with buying or trading are key. This time ar

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Government Data Game-Reviewing Elon Musk Access.

"Think about it. Elon Musk who is a known entrepreneur and always looking for more opportunities hit a snag. " "Elon Musk, recently appointed as the special government was having quite the time when Mess with government's spending data. " "He claimed to have been able to close certain gove

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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