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The Battle Over Trans Athletes: Who's In and Who's Out?

March 4, 2025

The fight over transgender athletes in sports is heating up. Recently, a bill aiming to stop transgender women and girls from competing in female sports was blocked by Senate Democrats. This bill was pushed by Republicans and sought to define protections under Title IX, which guards against sex-base

weather

Spring's Warm Embrace: Rain and Mild Temperatures on the Horizon

March 4, 2025

The chill in the air is fading, making way for milder temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds as winds shift to the southwest, with gusts up to 30 mph on Tuesday. This change will push out the lingering cold. The weather system approaching is quite strong. Severe weather is anticipated

environment

Drought and Wheat: The Race for Resilient Crops

March 4, 2025

Wheat is a staple food for many people around the world. But it's under threat from drought, especially as climate change speeds up. This makes finding wheat that can handle dry conditions and still produce lots of grain super important. Researchers took a close look at different types of wheat, bot

politics

FBI Leader Pushed Out After Standing Up for Justice

March 4, 2025

The top FBI official in New York was forced to retire. This happened after he spoke out against the Trump administration's actions. The administration had asked for the names of agents who worked on the January 6th cases. This request came after the Trump Justice Department demanded a list of all bu

sports

Heartbeats and Workouts: What Happens to Your Heart When You Exercise?

March 4, 2025

Exercise is great for the heart, but did you know that it can also cause some interesting changes in how your heart beats? During a workout, your heart rate goes up and down. This change can affect how quickly your heart's electrical activity returns to normal. This is measured by something called t

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New England's Winters: A Changing Landscape

March 3, 2025

New England's winters are changing. The region is experiencing warmer winters than in the past. This shift is due to climate change, which has caused temperatures to rise. Winters are now 3 degrees warmer on average than they were during the Baby Boom era. This might not sound like much, but it has

health

COVID-19: How We Learned and Changed Our Minds

March 3, 2025

Scientists were quick to share what they knew about COVID-19. They had to guess a lot at first. They thought COVID-19 would act like other viruses. They were wrong about many things. They thought it would be easy to stop. They thought it would not spread through the air. They thought masks were not

politics

Gaza's Aid Cut: Israel's New Move

March 3, 2025

Israel has made a bold decision. They have stopped all goods and aid from entering Gaza. This includes fuel and other essentials. The goal? To push Hamas into agreeing to a temporary truce. This move has caused a lot of problems. It messes with the current plan for ending the war. It also puts the l

science

A Legend Steps Down: The End of an Era at NIH

March 3, 2025

A big name in genetics is hanging up his lab coat. Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over a decade, has decided to retire. He's been a key player in the fight against COVID-19, helping to develop tests, vaccines, and treatments. Collins, now 74, didn't give a s

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Sports Stars: What We Can Learn From Their Leadership

March 1, 2025

Sports stars do more than just play games. They also show us how to lead. You might be surprised by the leadership skills they have. These skills can help us in our daily lives. Let's look at some of these skills. First, sports stars show us how to adapt. They face challenges all the time. They hav