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Spotify's Stock Takes a Hit: What Went Wrong?

July 29, 2025

Spotify, the popular music streaming service, recently had a rough day on the stock market. The company's shares dropped over 11%, marking their worst performance since July 2023. The main issue? They didn't meet the financial goals set by Wall Street analysts. Let's break it down. Spotify's revenu

business

Media Merger Gets Green Light

July 25, 2025

A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote ca

environment

Plastic Pollution and Fire Retardants: How Sunlight and Soil Mix Affect Their Stickiness

July 21, 2025

Plastic waste in farms is a big problem. It often carries fire retardants, which are chemicals used to stop things from burning. These chemicals can stick to the plastic and cause harm to the environment. But how exactly do they stick? And what makes them stick more or less? Scientists looked at tw

science

How Our Eyes Choose What to Focus On While Learning New Skills

July 17, 2025

People's eyes tend to move toward certain spots when learning new tasks. These spots can be important for getting information or for getting rewards. Researchers wanted to see how well people could guess if they would succeed or fail at a task. They also wanted to see if this guess would change wher

science

Wisconsin's Latest Sky Mystery: What Was Spotted in Danbury?

July 16, 2025

In recent times, stories about UFOs have become quite familiar. It seems like every other day, someone reports seeing something strange in the sky. This trend has been especially noticeable in the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota and Wisconsin, where sightings have been frequent in 2025. Danbury,

science

Simple Chemistry for Powerful Antioxidants

July 11, 2025

Scientists have found a new way to make special molecules called quinazolinones. These molecules are important because they can fight harmful substances in the body called free radicals. The new method is special because it doesn't use any metals and is easy to do. Instead of using complicated tools

politics

Eight Men Sent Back to Dangerous South Sudan

July 6, 2025

Eight men were recently sent back to South Sudan, a country known for its instability and violence. These men had been living in the United States but were deported after facing legal troubles. The journey to their deportation was not straightforward. They were first taken to a military base in Djib

environment

A Wildfire Rips Through Rural California

July 6, 2025

In the heart of rural San Luis Obispo County, a massive wildfire, dubbed the Madre fire, has been wreaking havoc. It's now the largest fire in California this year, scorching nearly 80, 000 acres. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon, near the small town of New Cayuma, east of Santa Maria. Over

science

How a Tiny Gene Helps Watermelons Beat the Heat

July 4, 2025

Droughts are becoming more common and severe. This is bad news for watermelons, which need plenty of water to grow. Farmers are struggling to keep their crops healthy and productive in these harsh conditions. Scientists are looking for ways to help. One promising solution is a gene called ClTCP4. T

health

Kampala's Fight Against the Sudan Virus: A Look at the City's Response

July 4, 2025

In late 2022, Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital, faced an unexpected health challenge: the Sudan virus disease (SVD). This wasn't just any health issue; it was a serious one that needed quick action. The city's leaders had to think fast and act even faster to keep people safe. The Kampala Capital