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Boosting Urban Sanitation: Do Behavior Change Interventions Work?

January 8, 2025

"When it comes to urban living, keeping things clean is crucial. But not everyone follows the same rules. Some countries have launched projects to change how people act, hoping it'll make cities cleaner. But do these projects really work? Well, the answer isn't clear yet. Researchers have looked int

environment

When Weeds Become Plastic: Saving Lakes and Forests

January 8, 2025

Imagine a lake so filled with weeds that boats get stuck and fish struggle to breathe. That's the scene at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, where water hyacinths are taking over. These plants, originally from South America, are choking local ecosystems and causing trouble worldwide. But there's a twist: a Ke

technology

Meta Switches to Community Notes, Ditches Fact Checkers

January 7, 2025

In a big change, Meta is saying goodbye to fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram. Instead, they're bringing in something called community notes. These are like labels that users can add to posts, pointing out if something might be wrong. This shift comes as Meta's top bosses seem to be moving more

politics

Trump's Team Sees Smith's Report, Wants It Hidden

January 7, 2025

Lawyers for Donald Trump got an early peek at a draft of special counsel Jack Smith's report. They don't like what they see and are warning that if the report is released, they'll take legal action. Two of Trump's former staffers, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, are also trying to stop the report

sports

Moving On After Mayo: Patriots Face New Challenges

January 7, 2025

The New England Patriots' locker room was addressed by team owner Robert Kraft after the abrupt firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. This sudden change happened just before the end of the regular season, which saw the team finish with a disappointing 4-13 record, matching their performance from the prev

crime

Self-Help Guru Dies After Sweat Lodge Tragedy

January 7, 2025

James Arthur Ray, a well-known self-help author, passed away recently. He was 67. Ray was famous for his spiritual and financial advice, which gained popularity after he appeared in the 2006 documentary "The Secret. " However, his career took a dark turn in 2009 when a sweat lodge ceremony he led in

health

Exploring Yoga and Therapy for Depression

January 7, 2025

Depression is a widespread concern in the United States, impacting a significant number of people and posing serious health challenges. Traditionally, doctors recommend therapy like behavioral activation (BA) or antidepressants as initial treatments. However, these methods don't work for everyone an

weather

A Frozen US: The Snowy Stretch

January 7, 2025

Get ready for a cool surprise! Over 31 million Americans are sharing space with ice cubes right now, thanks to an enormous cold snap. This weather chill has even reached as far south as Arizona and Florida. Ever wonder what temperatures feel like in the freezer? Well, Bismark, North Dakota knows all

health

Buying Groceries Online: A New Way for Low-Income Families During COVID-19

January 7, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maryland allowed online purchases using benefits. This change occurred in May 2020. Researchers wanted to find out how this affected grocery shopping habits and future plans among low-income families. They focused

politics

Why Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban Might Stick

January 7, 2025

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough