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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Helping Autistic Students Succeed in College: A Different Approach

Autistic students often face a tough time in college. Many people don't understand autism. This makes it hard for these students to fit in and speak up for themselves. Because of this, they struggle with schoolwork, social life, and even graduating. There's a big need for better support. These stud

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Celebrating America's Past While Shaping Its Future

In Iowa, President Trump will kick off a year of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. This event, called "America250, " will take place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The theme is "A New Era Of American Greatness. " Trump's speech is scheduled for 8:30 p. m. Eastern time. Trump plans to sh

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

A Long Fight for Fairness: Jeffries Takes on Trump's Big Bill

In the early hours of a Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood up for what he believes in. He started talking on the House floor at 5 a. m. and didn't stop for over six hours. His goal? To delay a vote on President Donald Trump's huge tax cut and spending bill. Jeffries had a

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

A Big Deal: Why a TV Company Paid Trump Millions

A major media company, Paramount, has decided to pay $16 million to settle a legal dispute with former President Donald Trump. This case was about how CBS edited a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The money will go to Trump's future presidential library, not to him personall

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Stuttering in Japanese Speakers

Stuttering is complex. It doesn't happen the same way for everyone. In many languages, people who stutter often struggle more with words that start with consonants. But in Japanese, it's different. Many Japanese speakers who stutter find vowel-starting words harder to say. A recent study dug into t

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Jun 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kneecap Rocks Glastonbury Amidst Political Storm

Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, delivering a powerful performance to a massive crowd. Despite facing backlash from British politicians and legal troubles for one of its members, the group stood firm, supported by thousands of fans waving Pal

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Brain Waves to Words: A New Way to Speak

Scientists have made a big leap in helping people who can't speak. They've created a brain implant that turns thoughts into speech right away. This isn't just about typing words on a screen anymore. It's about capturing the natural flow of speech, including tone and rhythm. For a long time, people

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Tracking Speech Patterns in Psychosis Recovery

Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be tough to track how well someone is getting better. A recent study looked into how speech patterns can help monitor changes in psychosis symptoms over time. The study focused on three main ar

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

A Palestinian Activist's Long-Awaited Freedom

The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia University graduate, ended after 104 days. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, was finally reunited with his family in New Jersey. His detention had sparked widespread outrage, as it was seen

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Jun 21 2025CRIME

A Minnesota Man's Dark Plan

A man is now in custody after a shocking series of events. This man, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The shootings happened in the early hours of June 14. Boelter is now facing serious charges. Boelter was a "prepper. " This means he was someone who

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