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Illness Outbreak Prompts Coxsackie-Athens School Closure
2+ min ago (232+ words) The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District announced a one-day school closure due to a sharp increase in illness across its buildings. In a message posted to the district's Facebook page, officials said schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, citing widespread…...
New Pediatric Reference Values for Key Metabolic Hormones
16+ min ago (889+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to redefine pediatric endocrinology, researchers have unveiled comprehensive reference values for key metabolic hormones in children and adolescents. These hormones'glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), and glucagon'play fundamental roles in regulating energy homeostasis and…...
Peoria area state lawmakers team up to improve access to records of special ed students
17+ min ago (295+ words) ILLINOIS (25News Now) - One of the many new Illinois laws taking effect on New Year's Day is a bipartisan effort sponsored by two state senators representing Greater Peoria. The new law is aimed at making it easy to understand who can…...
New study links classic video game play to increased happiness
38+ min ago (831+ words) A new study finds that familiar video games like Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi can spark childlike wonder, increase happiness, and reduce burnout risk in young adults. (CREDIT: AI-generated image / The Brighter Side of News) Researchers at Imperial College London…...
Lots to celebrate this Christmas for two boys beating cancer
45+ min ago (507+ words) Christmas has been the light at the end of the tunnel for two WA families, whose young sons have spent a hellish year battling leukaemia. Riley Coyne, 4, and Ace D'Agostino, 2, became friends " as if by fate " when the two were…...
5 simple holiday home fixes that make Santa’s visit a lot safer
45+ min ago (576+ words) Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) on Dec. 23, 2025 shared five holiday home'safety tips to help keep properties safe while Santa visits. The guidance covers roof clearing, chimney inspections, securing holiday lights, keeping walkways clear, and locking doors and windows before bed. The…...
Digital BFF? These top chatbots are HUNGRIER for your affection
45+ min ago (574+ words) Learn how Google, X, and OpenAI are competing for your trust. The AI wars are back in full swing as the industry's strongest players unleash their latest models on the public. This month brought us the biggest upgrade to Google…...
Pete Davidson & Elsie Hewitt’s Adorable New Photos of Baby Scottie Show They’re Priorities Right Now
53+ min ago (290+ words) MY BEST FRIENDS," Hewitt captioned a new post on Instagram. In the first snap, Hewitt looks so cozy in an oversized black hoodie and sweatpants as she sits on the couch with her baby girl on her shoulder. Scottie looks…...
Michael Burns: Australia just took a stand on kids’ safety online. Canada should go further
59+ min ago (610+ words) Call it a "ban" if you want, but it's really a delay. The bigger story is who carries the burden. Australia didn't fine parents or criminalize kids. It put responsibility where it belongs " on the platforms that built these products,…...
Naidu Unveils South India Rocketry Challenge 2026 Poster
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (301+ words) VIJAYAWADA: In a major push to foster scientific temper and innovation among students and youth, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday unveiled the poster of the South India Rocketry Challenge 2026 (SIRC-2K26) at the State Secretariat in Velagapudi, Amaravati. Naidu said…...