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May 15 2025EDUCATION

A Boy's Struggle with School's Timeout Room

In Beverly, Massachusetts, a mother's fight for her son's well-being turned into a battle with the school system. A 7-year-old autistic boy was repeatedly placed in a padded timeout room. This room, tucked between two classrooms, was used 13 times in just three weeks. Inside, the boy would kick,

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Taiwan Fires Up New US Weapons Amid China Tensions

Taiwan has recently shown off its new military muscle with a live-fire drill featuring the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). This system, supplied by the United States, is designed to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. The drill took place at Jiupeng Base in southern Pingtung County.

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May 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

A. I. Coding to the Rescue

DeepMind has a new tool that could change the game in math and science. This tool is called AlphaEvolve. It is a type of artificial intelligence that can create new algorithms. Algorithms are like recipes for computers. They tell computers what to do. AlphaEvolve is based on something called Ge

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May 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pelvic Surgery Gets a Tech Boost

Pelvic trauma surgery is tough. It often involves inserting screws through the skin and into the pelvis. This is usually done with lots of X-rays to guide the process. It's a bit like trying to find your way through a maze in the dark. But, what if there was a better way? A fresh approach h

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May 15 2025EDUCATION

Helping Struggling Students Catch Up After COVID

Schools worldwide shut down in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students had to switch to online learning from home. This sudden change led to significant learning losses for many students, especially those in their first half-year of school during the pandemic. The big question is: Can

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May 15 2025HEALTH

How a Hidden Mini-Stroke Might Be Behind Your Constant Tiredness

A mini-stroke might be the reason for your ongoing tiredness. These are often missed because they only last a short time. It is also known as a transient ischemic attack. It happens when blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked. This blockage can last up to a day. Many people experience this

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May 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Mexico: The New Hollywood Hotspot

New Mexico has been a go-to spot for filmmakers for quite some time. It has been a popular destination for filmmakers for a while, but it's really taken off in recent years. The state's varied landscapes and architecture make it a great stand-in for many different locations. This means productions c

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May 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Coastal Guardians: How Nature Can Fight Dead Zones

Coastal and oceanic environments have natural defenders against climate change. These defenders are mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. They are known for their ability to capture and store carbon. This process is called blue carbon. These ecosystems are not just about carbon though. They are a

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

How Hot Water Affects Tiny Ocean Plants

The ocean's temperature is climbing, and that's changing how tiny plants in the sea grow and work. These plants, known as phytoplankton, are super important for the ocean's health and the planet's climate. One type of phytoplankton, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, has been studied to see how it handles d

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May 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant's Big Win: Saudi Arabia's AI Bet

The tech world is buzzing with a major shift in global power dynamics. Saudi Arabia is stepping into the spotlight as a key player in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on oil. The Saudi government is investing heavily in AI, aiming

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