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New Jersey's Next Governor Pushes for Better Kids' Health Care

December 20, 2025

New Jersey's incoming governor, Mikie Sherrill, has big plans to improve health care for children across the state. She wants every school-aged kid to get a check-up and the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. This comes at a time when many families are struggling with r

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Tulane's Key Player Faces Doubt Before Big Game

December 19, 2025

Tulane's football team is gearing up for a tough game against Ole Miss. But there's a big question mark hanging over their plans. Star wide receiver Bryce Bohanon got hurt during practice last week. Now, everyone is wondering if he'll be ready to play. Bohanon is a super important player for Tulane

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Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in the US?

December 18, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the US. It's spreading fast in places like Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. Many of those affected are kids in school. This is happening because not enough people are getting vaccinated. In South Carolina, over 138 people have caught measles. Most of them are in Sp

science

Tiny Warriors Tackling Tough Bacteria

December 18, 2025

In the world of food safety, a new hero has emerged. It's not a superhero in a cape, but a tiny virus called vBSa2868B2. This virus, or phage, and its partner, a protein named LytN, are taking on a big challenge: multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including the notorious MRSA. First, let'

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Lift Weights for a Sharper Mind: What Science Says

December 18, 2025

Ever thought about how lifting weights could help your brain? New research shows that building muscle and reducing hidden belly fat might keep your brain younger and healthier. This isn't just about looking good; it's about keeping your mind sharp as you age. The study looked at over a thousand hea

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Patrick Mahomes' Road to Recovery: What's Next?

December 18, 2025

Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is out for the season after knee surgery. This is a big deal, not just for the Chiefs but for the whole NFL. The league is facing its first postseason in years without Mahomes, Tom Brady, or Peyton Manning. The Chiefs' head coach, An

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Ukraine's Creative Tactics to Evacuate Wounded Soldiers

December 17, 2025

Ukraine's soldiers face a tough challenge. They can't always rush to help their hurt comrades. Often, they must wait for bad weather or create chaos to hide their rescues. This is because drones watch the battlefield all the time. It's hard to move around safely. Col. Valerii Vyshnivskyi shared thi

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Mars' Secrets Unveiled: A Look at 100, 000 Images from the Red Planet

December 17, 2025

Mars has been under the lens for two decades now. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been circling the red planet, capturing stunning images with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. Recently, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) shared the 100, 000th image taken

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Unraveling the Mystery of Cancer Cell Behavior: What's Really Going On?

December 16, 2025

Cancer cells are sneaky. They find ways to spread and grow in the body. Scientists are trying to understand how this happens. One big clue is something called the CXCL12/CXCR4 signaling axis. This is like a secret code that helps cancer cells, especially from the breast and prostate, to spread to th

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Packers' Star Defender Faces Long Road to Recovery

December 16, 2025

Micah Parsons, the standout defender for the Green Bay Packers, has suffered a significant setback. An MRI scan has revealed that he tore his ACL during a recent game. This injury will likely keep him out of action for at least the next nine months. The incident happened late in the third quarter o