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A Look at Declining Student Scores and What It Means

September 9, 2025

Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals a troubling trend: student scores in science, math, and reading have dropped significantly since 2019. This decline is evident across different grade levels, with eighth-graders' science scores falling by 4 points and 12

politics

South Korea's Bold Plan to Shake Up Government Power

September 7, 2025

South Korea is making big changes to how its government works. The country's leader, President Lee Jae Myung, wants to limit the power of some government bodies. This plan includes splitting up the prosecution service and taking budget-making duties away from the finance ministry. The government an

crypto

Crypto Market Takes a Dip: What's Going On?

September 7, 2025

Crypto prices took a tumble recently, even as stock markets were on the rise. Bitcoin, the biggest name in crypto, dropped to just over $109, 000 before bouncing back a bit. Ethereum, another major player, fell below $4, 300 and didn't recover much. XRP also saw a small decline. One big reason for

education

Education Research Takes a Hit: What's Next?

September 6, 2025

The Trump administration's recent cuts to education research have sent shockwaves through the academic community. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) have seen significant reductions in funding and staff, leaving many researchers in the lurch. Mark War

politics

Science Under Siege: A Modern Dilemma

August 31, 2025

The United States, a country known for its scientific advancements, is currently facing a challenge. The current administration, led by President Trump, has been making moves that affect the scientific community. These actions include removing key figures, reducing research teams, and proposing sign

politics

US Media Faces Major Job Cuts and Legal Battles

August 31, 2025

The US Agency for Global Media is cutting over 500 jobs. This move comes after a federal judge stopped the agency's boss from firing the Voice of America (VOA) director. The judge also said the agency wasn't following his orders to restore VOA's operations. He gave the agency one last chance to show

technology

Tech Secrets Stolen: A Look at Taiwan's First Big Trade Secrets Case

August 29, 2025

In a significant move, Taiwan's prosecutors have charged three individuals with stealing sensitive information from TSMC, a leading chipmaker. This case is notable because it's the first time Taiwan's National Security Law has been used in a trade secrets case. The accused include a former TSMC empl

health

Opioid Progress at Risk: What's Next?

August 28, 2025

The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco

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

health

Lipid Levels and Heart Health: A Closer Look at Plaque Rupture

August 27, 2025

Heart problems are serious business. One big worry is when plaques in the arteries break open. This can cause serious trouble, like a heart attack. Doctors have been studying this for a long time. They want to find out what makes these plaques unstable. Recently, some researchers looked at lipid ra