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Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Phys.org · 14d ago

A near-total lunar eclipse will happen soon, and people in the Americas will have the best view.

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The moon will look like it is mostly disappearing on Thursday night. People in America can see it. It is called a lunar eclipse.

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  • Why do you think lunar eclipses happen in pairs with solar eclipses?
  • How might viewing a lunar eclipse from space be different from viewing it on Earth?
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A teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer. Then, it came back: "I knew it was cancer again."

CBS News · 14d ago

A teenager with cancer shares how she found strength and control during her treatment.

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A teenager got very sick with cancer. She got better, but then the cancer came back. Now she is better again and helps other sick kids.

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  • How did Alayna's efforts to keep her hair help her emotionally during treatment?
  • What are some ways that nurses and care teams can make a difficult medical experience more positive for patients?
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Manhattan DA urges NYC's low-income workers to report wage theft

CBS News · 14d ago

Manhattan's DA is asking low-income workers to report wage theft, which costs workers billions each year.

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Some workers in New York City are not getting all the money they earned. The city is telling workers to speak up if this happens.

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  • Why do you think some workers might be afraid to report wage theft, and how could the city help them feel safer?
  • What are some ways that wage theft can affect a worker's life beyond just losing money?
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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

BBC US & Canada · 14d ago

Canada's leader says new US tariffs are a mistake after trade talks failed.

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Canada and the United States are having a big argument about taxes on things they sell to each other. Canada's leader says the new taxes are a mistake and will hurt both countries.

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  • Why do you think countries sometimes use tariffs, and what are the possible benefits and drawbacks?
  • How might a trade dispute between two countries affect everyday people, like shoppers and workers?
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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge

PBS NewsHour · 14d ago

Officials are reducing water supplies from the Colorado River because it is running low.

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The government is telling some states to use less water from the Colorado River. This is because there is not enough water for everyone.

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  • Why do you think it is important for states to share water from a river like the Colorado?
  • What are some ways people and communities can use less water in their daily lives?
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AI decodes DNA initiator sequence found in about 60% of human genes

Phys.org · 14d ago

Scientists found a DNA signal in about 60% of human genes that helps start gene reading.

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Scientists used a computer to learn a secret code in our DNA. They found this code in about 60 out of 100 human genes.

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  • Why do you think it's important to know which DNA sequences turn genes on?
  • How might AI help scientists understand other parts of our DNA?
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U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs

PBS NewsHour · 14d ago

The U.S. adds 50% taxes on Canadian goods, and Canada plans to add its own taxes in response.

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The United States and Canada are not happy with each other. The U.S. is adding extra money to some things Canada sends to the U.S. Canada will do the same to things from the U.S. This is called a trade war.

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  • Why do you think countries sometimes use tariffs, and what are the possible benefits and drawbacks?
  • How might a trade war between the U.S. and Canada affect everyday people in both countries?
National

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

Phys.org · 14d ago

This article discusses the challenges and competition of shipping in the Arctic region.

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Some ships are trying a new route through the very cold Arctic Ocean. This route is shorter, but it is hard and dangerous because of ice.

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  • Why do you think the Arctic route is not a practical solution for most shipping companies?
  • What are some environmental risks of increased shipping in the Arctic, and how might they affect the region?
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Thawing Arctic riverbeds may erode up to 10 times faster than unfrozen ground

Phys.org · 14d ago

Melting Arctic rivers cause frozen ground to erode much faster than expected.

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When ice in Arctic rivers melts, the ground can wash away much faster than before. This can change the land and make new rivers.

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  • Why do you think scientists were surprised by the finding that frozen riverbeds erode faster than unfrozen ones?
  • How might faster erosion in the Arctic affect animals, plants, or people living there?
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Cuban immigrant speaks out after deportation to one of the world's most dangerous countries

CBS News · 14d ago

A Cuban immigrant is speaking out after being deported to the Central African Republic, a country under a U.S. 'do not travel' warning.

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A man from Cuba was sent back to a country that is not safe. He is telling people about what happened.

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  • Why do you think the U.S. government might send people to a country it warns its own citizens not to visit?
  • What responsibilities does a country have to people it deports, especially when the destination is dangerous?
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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

BBC US & Canada · 14d ago

Canada's leader faces a big challenge after rejecting a deal with the US.

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Canada and the United States are having a big argument about trade. Canada's leader, Mark Carney, said no to a deal with President Trump. Now both countries are charging extra money on things they sell to each other.

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  • Why do you think Prime Minister Carney decided to walk away from the deal, even though it might hurt Canada's economy?
  • What are some ways that a trade war between two countries can affect ordinary people, like families and businesses?
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Serena Williams will return to the U.S. Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

CBS News · 14d ago

Serena Williams is returning to the U.S. Open to play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Serena Williams is coming back to play tennis at the U.S. Open. She will play with Carlos Alcaraz.

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  • Why do you think Serena Williams chose to play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz instead of just singles?
  • How might playing with a younger partner like Alcaraz affect Williams's performance and experience at the U.S. Open?
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Trump's trade deal with Canada collapses

CBS News · 14d ago

A trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada has ended.

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The United States and Canada are having a disagreement about trade. The U.S. will put extra taxes on things from Canada, and Canada will do the same.

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  • Why do you think countries sometimes use tariffs, and what might be the effects on everyday people?
  • How might a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada affect other countries or global trade?
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GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers

NBC News · 14d ago

Republican lawmakers criticize President Trump's plan to import more beef, which ranchers oppose.

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The president wants to bring in beef from other countries to make it cheaper. Some farmers are not happy about this because they think it will hurt them.

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  • Why do you think some lawmakers are worried about importing more beef, even if it might lower prices for shoppers?
  • What are some possible ways to lower food prices without hurting local farmers and ranchers?
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Inside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues

ABC News · 14d ago

This article explains changes to the White House Rose Garden, including new stone and statues.

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The White House has a garden called the Rose Garden. The president put statues of important American leaders there.

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  • Why do you think presidents make changes to the White House?
  • Should the White House Rose Garden be preserved as it was, or is it okay for each president to change it?
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Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days

ScienceDaily Top · 14d ago

A study found that peppermint oil can help lower blood pressure in just 20 days.

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Peppermint oil helped people lower their blood pressure. It worked in just 20 days.

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  • Why do you think it is important to find simple and inexpensive ways to lower blood pressure?
  • What are some other natural remedies or lifestyle changes that can help with high blood pressure?
National

Exercise may work better for keeping weight off than losing it

ScienceDaily Top · 14d ago

This article explains that exercise may help keep weight off better than losing it.

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Exercise helps our bodies stay healthy. It can help us keep off weight we already lost, even if it doesn't help us lose weight at first.

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  • Why do you think exercise might help you keep weight off even if it doesn't help you lose weight in the first place?
  • What are some ways that exercise can help your body besides affecting your weight?
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Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger

ScienceDaily Top · 14d ago

This article explains how speaking multiple languages might keep your brain younger and healthier.

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People who speak many languages may have younger brains. Speaking four languages can make your brain seem 13 years younger.

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  • Why do you think learning multiple languages might help keep the brain younger?
  • What are some other activities that could help keep your brain healthy as you age?
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This frozen fiber makes light and sound interact 1,000x more strongly

ScienceDaily Top · 14d ago

Scientists made a special fiber that lets light and sound interact much more strongly.

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Scientists made a special fiber that gets very cold and turns into ice. This helps light and sound talk to each other much better. It could make computers faster and use less power.

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  • How might freezing a material change the way light and sound travel through it?
  • What are some possible benefits of making computers that use light and sound instead of electricity?
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Animal genomes follow irreversible 'evolutionary highways' across thousands of species

Phys.org · 14d ago

Scientists found that animal evolution follows predictable paths, like highways, across many species.

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Scientists looked at the genes of many animals, like people and octopuses. They found that animal genes change in a few special ways that cannot go backward.

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  • Why do you think it's important to know that some genetic changes are irreversible?
  • How might scientists use the 'evolutionary highways' map to protect endangered animals?
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JWST finds early galaxies may be 4 times more massive than thought

ScienceDaily Top · 14d ago

The James Webb Space Telescope found early galaxies may be much heavier than scientists thought.

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Scientists used a big space telescope to look at very old galaxies. They found these galaxies have more small stars than we thought. This means the galaxies are much bigger and heavier than we knew.

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  • Why do you think it is important to know how many small stars are in a galaxy?
  • How might the discovery of extra mass in early galaxies change our understanding of how the universe evolved?
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Earth's magnetosphere might not protect us from superstorms after all

Phys.org · 14d ago

Scientists found Earth's magnetic shield may not fully block dangerous space storms.

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The Sun can send strong storms toward Earth. Scientists thought Earth's magnetic field would protect us, but new research says big storms might be stronger than we thought.

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  • Why is it important to know how strong a solar storm can really be?
  • How can a statistical mistake make scientists think something is true when it isn't?
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Colorado River crisis: Lower basin braces for massive federal water cuts

NPR National News · 14d ago

This story explains that the federal government is requiring some western states to use less Colorado River water for the next two years due to drought.

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The government says some states must use less water from the Colorado River. This helps keep water for people to use.

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  • Why do you think the federal government had to step in and make water cuts instead of the states agreeing on their own?
  • What are some ways that people and cities can use less water, and what might be the challenges of doing that?
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Andrew Jackson's plantation revamps tour as critics push for deeper reform

NPR National News · 14d ago

This story is about a historic plantation changing its tour to focus on enslaved people, but some descendants want more action like an apology.

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A museum that was once a president's home changed its tour to teach about the people who were forced to work there. Some family members of those people want the museum to say sorry.

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  • Why do you think it's important for historic sites like The Hermitage to tell the stories of enslaved people?
  • What actions, besides changing a tour, could a historic site take to address the legacy of slavery?
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Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires

BBC Science & Environment · 14d ago

Wildfires in a Welsh county caused huge carbon emissions, making it a global hotspot.

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A big fire in Wales made the air dirty. The fire was so big that it made the area one of the worst places in the world for bad air that day.

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  • How do wildfires affect the air we breathe, and what can communities do to protect people, especially children and the elderly?
  • Why is it important for scientists to track carbon emissions from fires, and how might this information help prevent future problems?
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U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after trade talks collapse

NBC News · 14d ago

The U.S. is adding extra taxes on some Canadian goods after trade talks failed.

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The United States is putting a big tax on some things from Canada. Canada is doing the same thing back.

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  • Why do you think countries sometimes use tariffs, and what might be the effects on consumers?
  • How might a trade war between the U.S. and Canada affect everyday people in both countries?