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Poland's schoolchildren take mandatory firearms lessons

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Long hours on social media or video games can put teens at risk, mental health experts warn

Prominent health experts in the United States and other nations issue new warnings about potential drawbacks from heavy use of social media and video games by students. The World Health Organization (WHO) cites a "sharp rise in problematic socia...

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Drones, planes or UFOs? New Jersey residents react to sightings

That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It's unclear if it's drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk and a raft of conspiracy theories. Some politicians have urged shooting down unmanned aircraft. But,...

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