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3+ min ago (747+ words) Miles Lizak is a xxx in xxx, who specializes in xxx. In December 2024, I finished my PhD in biomedical chemistry in Italy, and I now find myself in that all-too-familiar early-career crisis, struggling to work out what to do next. Research is important to me as a way to contribute meaningfully to a better, healthier world. But I have other life goals, such as becoming financially stable and starting a family, that seem incompatible with the reality of academic life. The cost of living is rising everywhere, and early-career research jobs come with low pay and short contracts. Trying to transition out of academia brings its own frustrations. After years of dedication, I'm treated by those hiring in industry as if I have no real work experience. It feels like starting from zero again. Is this early-career crisis an inevitable part…...

3+ min ago (1847+ words) The lunchroom at Central High School in St. Paul is loud, filled with students talking across the table or waiting in line to buy hot chocolate at student group stands. But it was not always this lively. "Last year it was a very common occurrence to just look over to the side and the entire row was just using their phone," said Kiran Simha, 17, a senior and member of the high school's student advisory board. "Now, like, everybody's talking with each other, right? Socializing more, and I think it's just a much healthier environment and a friendlier environment across the board." The difference? A bell-to-bell ban on cellphones and other personal electronic devices. Cherise Ayers, the school's principal, said the new "off, off and away" policy that started this school year requires students to keep personal devices powered down, off…...

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11+ min ago (1843+ words) Fledgling artists, explorers, and scientists will love these presents. The kit comes with materials to grow crystals in eight colors, four silicone growing chambers, and a light display for five crystals. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available with six crystals or eight crystals). Promising review: "This toy is EPIC!!! I bought it for my grandson's third birthday. While he has not yet played with it, I have and am convinced that this will be a game changer in his world of curiosity. Do not hesitate to buy this for your little one. You won't be disappointed at all." "Dorothea Get it from Amazon for $54.99 or Walmart for$49.84. These tend to slip, so if you do want to use them on smooth surfaces, grab some grip tape. Promising review: "I purchased these as a gift for…...

18+ min ago (184+ words) CLEVELAND " Twas the week before Christmas, and all through The Land,Families were wondering how to fill up the plan. Next week may be busy, but learning stays bright,With hands-on discovery happening day and night. Here in Northeast Ohio, there's more to explore "Because learning and fun are still right at your door. At the'Great Lakes Science Center, young minds can ignite,With experiments, engineering, and space taking flight. The'Cleveland Museum of Natural History invites kids inside,Where science meets wonder and curiosity thrives. At the'Botanical Gardens, STEM grows root to leaf,With nature and science coming together in belief. And the'Cleveland Children's Museum keeps learning in play,Where building and problem-solving lead the way. From hands-on experiments to robots and code,Cleveland's packed with STEM fun that gets kids in mode. So before boredom settles and screens steal…...

20+ min ago (746+ words) There are a few expert-approved tips to consider. Going home for the holidays is so cozy. It's a chance to see your fam, wear your favorite pajamas from high school, and regress to childhood, in the best way. It feels like all is right with the world " until it's time for bed. Others have to contend with the weird aura of their childhood bedroom. Nothing will keep you awake at night quite like the creepy shadow cast on the wall from your American Girl doll. (Did you just see Kit blink?) And when the unfamiliar hum of their fridge kicks on, you know it's a wrap. Then, of course, there are all the noises from your parents themselves, who seem to wake up earlier every year. If you do manage to fall asleep, chances are it'll be interrupted by a…...

21+ min ago (266+ words) CHARLEVOIX, MI " For nearly 50 years, the Boss family has shared Christmas magic with the Charlevoix community. It won't be the same this year. On Tuesday, the family announced via social media that "constant snowfall" during the past couple weeks made it impossible to safely set up the elaborate Boss Family Christmas Display. "We always strive to make this display the "best one yet' every year, and unfortunately, we know it is not possible to get it to how we envisioned it this time," the post said. "We apologize to everyone near and far, but we will not be able to open this year." The display normally includes more than 600 cutout figures, 50-plus inflatables, 500,000 Christmas lights and 35 decorated trees, according to the Boss Family biography announcing that Bo, Beau and Sherry Boss would be the grand marshals of the 2025 Charlevoix Venetian…...

22+ min ago (790+ words) God's timing." That's how Cynthia and Rob Robbins describe the adoption of their foster daughter in April. That same month, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families asked the Robbinses to sign a foster parent agreement" for the first time since they began taking in kids in 2019. The agreement required that foster parents support, respect, and affirm the foster child's sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression." The Robbinses, who are Christian, told me they couldn't sign an agreement that conflicts with their religious beliefs regarding sexuality. Their foster license was revoked in August. The Robbinses aren't alone: The nonprofit Christian law firm Alliance Defending Freedom is representing two other couples suing Massachusetts for conditioning foster licenses on Christians' willingness to renounce their beliefs." In 2023, the Burke family sued the state for denying them a license because they would not…...

41+ min ago (637+ words) As Australia's new restrictions on social media use by children under 16 take effect this month, governments across Southeast Asia are rolling out or weighing their own measures aimed at protecting young users online. From platform licensing rules in Malaysia to age-based access limits in Indonesia, the moves reflect a broader global push to rein in tech companies over child safety, cyberbullying and harmful content. But analysts say such policies can also open the door to wider regulatory... As Australia's new restrictions on social media use by children under 16 take effect this month, governments across Southeast Asia are rolling out or weighing their own measures aimed at protecting young users online. From platform licensing rules in Malaysia to age-based access limits in Indonesia, the moves reflect a broader global push to rein in tech companies over child safety, cyberbullying and harmful…...

42+ min ago (1000+ words) I've always held the stance that I have chosen a profession that requires some degree of public exposure, but my children haven't, and it's my responsibility as a parent to safeguard their privacy," she says. Actor and mother of seven, Madeleine West, says the decision to keep her children off her social media accounts is for their safety.Credit: Danielle Smith West, a survivor of child sexual abuse who now works with organisation Ctrl+Shft as lead educator and child safety adviser, says that her personal and professional experiences have shaped and further fortified" her perspective. While parents sharing their children's image on social media, also known as sharenting", has long been a hotly debated topic, Australia's social media ban aimed at protecting children under 16 from online harm prompts the question: is it time for parents to stop posting images…...