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Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

November 7, 2024

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

science

Discovering Treasures: Silver Pennies from Norman Times

October 26, 2024

Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl

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Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

October 26, 2024

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Medieval Silver Coins from England Sell for $5 Million

October 25, 2024

Imagine finding a treasure that hasn't seen the light of day for nearly 1, 000 years! That's exactly what happened to Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, along with five other amateur metal detectorists, in the Chew Valley area near Bristol, England. They discovered a massive stash of 2, 584 silver coins d

politics

Blinken Urges Israel to Do More for Gaza Aid

October 23, 2024

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations reported that requests to bring aid to the area were still being denied. Blinken emphasized that the current steps taken by Israel to increase aid were not enough

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Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

October 19, 2024

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

technology

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

October 18, 2024

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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New VR Gear Tops Console Sales Chart

October 18, 2024

Amazon's best-selling video game items list has a surprising new leader: the Meta Quest 3S. This wearable VR device, priced at $300, is making waves in the gaming world. It offers a budget-friendly option for those interested in virtual reality. The Quest 3S, with a resolution of 1, 832 x 1, 920, is

politics

Why Trump's Dance Move Confused Russians and Americans

October 16, 2024

Imagine this: the former U.S. President, Donald Trump, at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, decides to dance instead of answering questions after two attendees faint. This bizarre situation didn't go unnoticed by Russian state TV. Olga Skabeyeva, known for her propagandistic leanings, pointed out T

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The Meta Quest 3S: A Week of Discovery

October 15, 2024

The Meta Quest 3S has been a game-changer for me after Hurricane Helene. Unlike its pricier sibling, the Quest 3, the 3S offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. The mixed reality feature is impressive, allowing me to interact with my living room while playing games. It's like turnin