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Why Aren't All Kids Getting the Special Education They Need?

November 25, 2024

Did you know that some kids aren't getting the special education they really need? As someone who used to work in a middle school, I saw this firsthand. Some parents knew the law and could argue for better services, while others couldn't. This isn't fair, is it? A recent article talked about fights

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Black Women Reevaluate Their Role in US Politics

November 24, 2024

When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've

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Social Media Obsession: A Look at Tunisia's College Students

November 24, 2024

Ever wondered how social media affects the daily lives of college students in Tunisia? It turns out, many students are spending hours scrolling through their feeds, and this could be leading to a serious problem: social media addiction. Researchers recently took a close look at how widespread this i

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Why Do People Seek Help After a Suicide Attempt?

November 24, 2024

Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling

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Tweets Reveal Public Opinions on COVID-19 Drugs

November 24, 2024

Scientists have turned to Twitter to figure out what people really think about medicines used to treat COVID-19. They dug through over 600, 000 US tweets from January 2020 to November 2021, focusing on four drugs: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, which had some anecdotal support, and Molnupiravir

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Sanders' New Mission: Protecting Entitlements

November 23, 2024

Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid fro

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How Social Media Can Help Fight Lifestyle Diseases

November 23, 2024

With noncommunicable diseases on the rise and social media becoming more powerful, healthcare pros are using platforms like Instagram and Facebook to share health tips. The goal? To reduce risks like smoking and unhealthy eating. But what makes a post engaging? That's what experts are trying to figu

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Why LeBron James is Taking a Break from Social Media

November 22, 2024

LeBron James, a basketball legend who's been playing since before social media even existed, has decided to take a break from it. On March 21, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying he's stepping away for a while. Fans are wondering why, and now we have some answers. LeBron said that if social m

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Native Teens Break Down Mental Health Taboos

November 22, 2024

In the heart of California, a group of Native American teens from San Bernardino gathered to discuss a topic that's often swept under the rug: mental health. This event, titled "No Big Deal, " aimed to normalize seeking help when life gets tough. Mateo Moctezuma Ortega, a representative from the Sie

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Me/CFS: A New Online Learning Adventure for Kids, Teens, and Their World

November 21, 2024

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the