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Ukraine Under Fire: A Nation's Resilience in the Face of Conflict

April 6, 2025

Ukraine faced another round of Russian missile and drone strikes on a recent Sunday. These attacks resulted in the death of one person and injuries to at least seven others. This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence that has plagued the country for over three years. The attacks have been

science

Tropical Rivers Weathering: A Study on Karamana and Vamanapuram Basins

April 6, 2025

In the heart of India's Western Ghats, two small rivers, Karamana and Vamanapuram, are doing big things. These rivers flow through the Southern Granulite Terrain, a region known for its unique geology. The rivers' chemical makeup is influenced by several factors. Scientists took water samples f

health

The State of Kids' Dental Care Across Europe

April 6, 2025

Europe is a mix of countries. Some are rich, others not so much. This mix shows up in how kids get dental care. Dental problems in kids are a big deal. They can cause pain, trouble eating, and even affect how kids learn. So, it's important to fix these issues early. In some places, like Denmark

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How Palestinian Clinics are Facing Domestic Violence

April 6, 2025

In the occupied Palestinian territories, a significant number of women face intimate partner violence, a common form of domestic violence (DV). This issue is not just a personal tragedy but a serious public health concern that affects the well-being of women and their families. It is a violation of

politics

A Man's Fight to Return Home After a Mistake

April 5, 2025

A young man from El Salvador is stuck in a tough spot. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was sent back to his home country by mistake. He was living and working in Maryland, USA. He had a permit to be there. He even had a job as a sheet metal apprentice. But now, he's in a prison in El Salvador. This is a p

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New Rules for Sports and Schools: What's Happening with Transgender Athletes?

April 5, 2025

Two big government groups are teaming up to enforce new rules about transgender athletes. The Justice Department and the Department of Education are creating a special team. This team will focus on making sure that transgender women don't compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms. The reaso

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The Fight Against Tropical Parasites: A Closer Look

April 5, 2025

The battle against lymphatic filariasis (LF) is far from over. This disease, caused by tiny worms like Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, is a big problem in many tropical and subtropical areas. It affects millions of people, causing serious health issues and social problems. Th

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The Power of Polarimetry in Unveiling Blazar Secrets

April 5, 2025

Blazars are among the most energetic and mysterious objects in the universe. They are a type of active galactic nucleus. They shoot out powerful jets of plasma that can be seen from billions of light-years away. To understand these cosmic powerhouses better, scientists are eager to use a special

politics

Space Billionaire's Big Role: What's Next for NASA?

April 5, 2025

The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc

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Astronauts' Unexpected Space Adventure

April 5, 2025

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, had a much longer stay in space than planned. They were supposed to be in low-Earth orbit for just a week, but ended up staying for over nine months. This happened because of problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During their extended stay,