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Standing Up for Fair Play in Girls' Sports

November 18, 2025

In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her te

science

Is Our World Just a Giant Computer Program?

November 17, 2025

Ever wondered if the world around us is just a huge, complex computer program? Some smart folks are trying to figure that out. They're using something called algorithmic complexity to see if the world follows a pattern, like a code. Think of it as trying to see if nature is just a super complicated

health

Keep Your Heart Happy: Easy Steps to Keep Arteries Flexible

November 15, 2025

The heart is a powerful muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. To keep it in top shape, it's important to maintain healthy arteries. When arteries become stiff, it can lead to serious health issues. But there are ways to keep them flexible and your heart happy. First, let's talk about daily h

sports

Wheaton College's Big Plans: What's Happening With the Sports Complex?

November 15, 2025

Wheaton College is making some big changes to their sports complex. They want to add a new building, but to do that, they need to take away a student parking lot. That's right, 96 parking spaces are going away. Some people in the area are worried about where students will park instead. They think Ho

science

How Do We Measure Language Complexity?

November 13, 2025

Ever wondered how we figure out how complicated a language is? Researchers have been looking into this by studying eight different ways to measure the complexity of words and their structures in various languages. These methods rely on data from language samples, but they need different levels of de

politics

U. S. Tries to Improve Ties with Belarus, Focuses on Freeing Detainees

November 10, 2025

The United States is trying to improve its relationship with Belarus, a country known for its strict government. President Donald Trump has chosen John Coale to be the special envoy to Belarus. Coale's job will be to negotiate the release of more prisoners held in Belarus. Belarus has a long histor

sports

A-Rod's Honest Talk on Steroids and Baseball Fame

November 7, 2025

Alex Rodriguez, now 50, has openly discussed his past steroid use and its impact on his baseball career. He recently shared that he doesn't expect to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his impressive stats. During an interview on The Today Show, Rodriguez admitted that his new HBO

sports

Alex Ovechkin: The Man Who Made 900 Goals Look Easy

November 6, 2025

Alex Ovechkin did it again. He scored his 900th goal in the NHL. This is a huge deal. Not many players have ever done this. He is the first to reach this number. Ovechkin is 40 years old. He plays for the Washington Capitals. He scored his 900th goal against the St. Louis Blues. It was in the secon

health

How Past Hurts Shape Young Minds: A Look at College Students' Mental Health

November 4, 2025

Growing up tough can leave deep marks. Bad things happening in childhood, known as adverse childhood experiences or ACEs, can mess with a person's mind later in life. Anxiety, depression, and stress often follow those who had rough starts. But why? What's the connection? A recent study tried to figu

technology

Switching from Windows: Easy and Free Alternatives

October 27, 2025

Windows 11 is not for everyone, and many PCs can't run it. But that doesn't mean you have to throw away your old computer. There are free and easy alternatives like Chrome OS Flex and Linux. These systems can breathe new life into old hardware. Switching to a new operating system might seem scary,