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fun

Getting Back in the Game: After ACL Reconstruction

November 20, 2024

When athletes sustain an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, they often look forward to the day they can return to their sport. Once surgery is complete—a procedure known as ACL reconstruction—the next step is determining when it's safe to get back in the game. This decision isn't easy and involv

entertainment

One Direction Mourns Liam, Funeral Details Revealed

November 20, 2024

Liam Payne’s final goodbye was a quiet affair, with his former One Direction bandmates and close friends gathering in Amersham, England. Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan attended the emotional service, along with Simon Cowell, who had guided their journey to stardom. The se

politics

What Would Happen if the Education Department Was Dismantled?

November 20, 2024

Imagine there’s no Education Department. Picture where all the money and rules would go. President Trump wants to shut it down, saying it’s filled with “radicals, zealots, and Marxists. ” He picked Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead it. But closing the department isn’t easy. Congre

environment

Fungi Underwater: Unsung Heroes of Aquatic Life

November 20, 2024

Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org

health

Wearing Masks While Running: Does It Affect Performance?

November 20, 2024

Ever wondered how wearing a face mask affects your running performance and thinking skills? Let's dive into a study that explored this very question. Fourteen high school students, who were all athletic and not smokers, volunteered for this experiment. They ran a special 20-meter fitness test called

technology

AI Chats: Finding the Fun in Facts

November 20, 2024

Imagine having a chat with an AI, but instead of always being straight-laced and fact-driven, it tosses in some wild ideas now and then. Sounds more fun, right? That’s what researchers are trying to achieve. They’ve come up with a new method called DoGe. DoGe helps the AI decide when to stick to its

education

Marblehead Teachers and School Officials: Moving Towards a Deal?

November 20, 2024

In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea

education

Georgia's New School Voucher Plan: What to Know

November 19, 2024

Starting from 2025, Georgia will launch a new program called the Georgia Promise Scholarship. This program aims to help families cover private school costs or homeschooling needs. Eligible students are those who attend the lowest-performing public schools. Funds can be used for various educational n

technology

Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Gets Boost from Mitsubishi

November 19, 2024

Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three

politics

Republicans and Democrats Face New Challenges After 2024 Election

November 19, 2024

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are confronting unique challenges. Democrats, while retaining their core base of highly engaged voters, lost significant ground with less-engaged groups. These voters were disproportionately younger, more Republican-l