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Notre Dame's Triumphant Return: A Global Effort Celebrated

December 8, 2024

After a devastating fire in 2019, the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has risen from the ashes, thanks to a global effort and a determined president. The grand reopening, also a diplomatic affair, saw world leaders gathered to celebrate the restoration. President Emmanuel Macron hailed the fe

politics

Naval Academy's Diverse Admissions Upheld by Court

December 6, 2024

A judge recently ruled that the Naval Academy can consider race in its admissions. The goal is to boost diversity and national security. Some people might not like this, but the judge said it's important for military effectiveness. The decision doesn't stop others from challenging it in court. The

politics

Young Texan Progressive's Plan: Rebrand Democrats, Reconnect with Workers

December 6, 2024

Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back

crime

Gun Carrying: Teens vs. Adults Over 25 Years

December 5, 2024

Did you know that most gun homicides in the US involve handguns? But what about who carries these guns and why? Research spanning 27 years in Chicago reveals some surprising facts. When it comes to carrying concealed guns, teens and adults follow different paths. Teens often do it because they've se

politics

House Republicans Face a Tight Majority

December 5, 2024

The final seat in the 2024 elections has been called, with Democrat Adam Gray winning in California's 13th District. This leaves Republicans with a narrow 220-215 majority in the House. With President-elect Trump's agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose two votes if Democra

sports

Isaiah Evans: Duke's Freshman Star Defies Expectations

December 5, 2024

You might know Isaiah Evans as a high school basketball sensation, but college ball can be a different game. Many players struggle with this change, but not Isaiah. This Duke freshman showed patience and hard work pay off. After Duke beat Auburn, Cooper Flagg praised Evans. "It's not everyday you s

science

Iron Nanostructures: A Comparative Look at Conductivity

December 5, 2024

Scientists have been studying nanostructures made from iron(II) triazole, particularly focusing on nanoparticles and nanorods. These tiny materials have sparked interest due to their unique properties. Let's dive into the comparison of their conductivity and bond lengths. Firstly, consider conducti

health

Young Deaths: Suicide vs Violence

December 5, 2024

Why do some young people take their own lives, while others meet violent ends? Researchers set out to find the common threads and differences between suicide and sudden violent death (SVD) among youth aged 10-25. They looked at 63 cases of suicide and 62 cases of SVD, comparing these to 104 control

health

Safety in Numbers: How Unity Shields Sex Workers in Metro Vancouver

December 5, 2024

Imagine living in a city where your job is often shrouded in stigma and danger. That’s the reality for many sex workers in Metro Vancouver. But what if there was a way to make this life safer and more supported? Research conducted between 2010 and 2022 examined the protective effects of social cohes

health

How Different Violent Offenders and Non-Offenders with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Compare in Europe

December 4, 2024

European researchers took a step to unravel the mystery surrounding violence in women with severe mental illnesses. They examined women diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) who were found guilty of violent crimes and were sent to secure facilities. These 'cases' were compared with w