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Virginia Tech's Coaching Hunt: Who's Really in the Running?

September 18, 2025

Virginia Tech is on the lookout for a new football coach, and two names have popped up as fan favorites. Michael Vick, a legendary player for the Hokies, and Shane Beamer, son of the famous Frank Beamer, have both been mentioned. However, experts say don't get your hopes up. Vick, now coaching at N

science

UFOs Over the USS Jackson: A Navy Chief's Unforgettable Encounter

September 17, 2025

A Navy chief, Alexandro Wiggins, had a strange experience while on duty. He saw something odd on radar. It was off the coast of California. He was on the USS Jackson. He saw four UFOs shaped like tic-tacs. Wiggins saw the first UFO come out of the water. He was confused. He thought it might be clou

science

What is tTIS and How Does It Affect the Brain?

September 17, 2025

A new way to change brain activity without surgery is called transcranial temporal interference stimulation, or tTIS for short. It's like a remote control for the brain, but scientists are still figuring out how well it works. They gathered all the studies they could find on tTIS and looked at them

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Virginia Tech's Big Plans for Sports

September 17, 2025

Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s

entertainment

A Creative Clash: Filmmakers and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

September 9, 2025

Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S

politics

A Long-Awaited Homecoming for Madagascar's Lost Heroes

September 3, 2025

In a significant move, France has returned three skulls to Madagascar, a gesture that has been a long time coming. These skulls, taken during the colonial era, include one believed to be that of King Toera, who was executed by French troops. The handover took place in late August at the French cultu

health

Fighting Pain: A Look at Leishmaniasis Treatments in Ethiopia

August 27, 2025

In Ethiopia, a skin disease called localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is quite common but often overlooked. Two main treatments are used: injections of a medicine called sodium stibogluconate (SSG) and a freezing method known as cryotherapy. Both treatments can be quite painful, but not much re

politics

A Fake Post Stirs Up Trouble Online

August 23, 2025

In August 2025, a screenshot went viral online. It claimed to show California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office responding to Bed Bath & Beyond's announcement. The screenshot said the press office posted a rude message with an expletive and "BYE" on X (formerly Twitter). Many people believed it a

crime

A Baby Vanishes: Parents Face Murder Charges

August 22, 2025

A 7-month-old boy, Emmanuel Haro, has been missing since mid-August, and his parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, are now behind bars, accused of murder. The story took a dark turn when inconsistencies in the mother's account raised red flags. Rebecca initially claimed she was attacked by a stranger whi

politics

When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics

August 22, 2025

In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc