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Israel has resumed its aerial bombardment of Gaza. The latest ceasefire, which lasted two months and led to the release of 33 ...

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Prieto’s time at Real Sociedad spanned 15 seasons, thick with unforgettable experiences. Among these, his first match at the Bernabéu remains etched in his memory—a 4-1 victory that almost feels ...

Walking down the aisles of a grocery store, you are met with an illusion of choice. While it may appear as if you can take ...

The Republican Party controls both chambers of the state legislature. As of April 3, 2025, there are 23 Republican trifectas, 15 Democratic trifectas, and 13 divided governments where neither party ...

Camp Invention® has helped young innovators build confidence and problem-solving skills through authentic, hands-on STEM activities. In this year's program, campers will design their own claw machine, ...

Optical illusions have captured human imagination for centuries, convincing the mind to see things in a way that differs from actuality. Such interesting enigmas play games with visual cues such ...