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May 17 2025POLITICS

A Small Town's Big Fight Against Immigration Rules

In the small town of Los Fresnos, Texas, a bakery is at the center of a heated debate. Leonardo Baez, a hardworking father of seven, starts his day before dawn. He mixes dough for his bakery, Abby's, which is a favorite among locals. However, his dream of owning a bakery is now under threat. Fed

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May 17 2025POLITICS

The Struggle to Remember: Biden's Memory Gaps Under Scrutiny

In late 2023, a leaked audio recording brought attention to Joe Biden's struggles with memory while he was in the White House. The audio, which surfaced in 2024, shows Biden's difficulty in recalling significant dates during an interview with Robert Hur, a special counsel. Hur was investigating Bide

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May 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrating New Stars at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival is a major event in the film industry. It is a place where new talents are discovered and celebrated. At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Angelina Jolie had an important role. She presented the Trophée Chopard to two promising actors, Marie Colomb and Finn Bennett. This event

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May 17 2025SPORTS

NASCAR's Fan Challenge: Who to Cheer For When Legends Retire?

In the world of NASCAR, fans often have a deep connection with their favorite drivers. This can lead to a problem when those drivers retire. Unlike other sports, where fans usually stick with their team, NASCAR fans often follow individual drivers. This means when a beloved driver hangs up their hel

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May 17 2025SPORTS

Weather Woes Await at the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes, the second big race in the Triple Crown series, is set to take place at the famous Pimlico Race Course on May 17. However, the weather might not be on the side of the horses and jockeys this year. The forecast for Saturday includes showers and possible thunderstorms, which coul

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May 17 2025SPORTS

Who Knows What Kuminga Will Do?

Jonathan Kuminga is a young basketball player who was chosen to be part of a big team in 2021. He was expected to bring a fresh start to the Bay Area. Now, he is in a situation where he can sign with any team he wants. The team he is currently with, the Dubs, can either match the offer or let him go

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May 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Dark Side of Undercover Work: How Bobby Reyes Finds Redemption

In the gritty world of New York's criminal underworld, the Organized Crime Control Bureau is on a mission to take down the city's most dangerous criminals. The team, led by Det. Elliott Stabler, has seen some tough times, especially in season 5, which has taken a darker turn since moving to Peacock.

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Smart Dressings: Healing Diabetic Wounds with a Glow

Diabetic wounds often face a tough battle with bacterial infections and persistent inflammation. This makes healing a slow and challenging process. To tackle this, scientists have created a smart wound dressing. This dressing not only fights infections but also helps in healing and even tells when i

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Low-Cost Labor Monitoring: A New Hope for Malawi

In Malawi, keeping track of uterine contractions during labor is crucial for the health of both mothers and babies. However, doing this in places with limited resources can be tough. A recent study focused on testing a new, budget-friendly external tocodynamometer. This device was created to potenti

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May 17 2025SCIENCE

Nano Droplets: The Impact of pH and Ionic Strength

What happens when you mix water, ethanol, and trans-anethol? You get a special type of liquid mix called a surfactant-free microemulsion. These mixtures are interesting because they can form tiny clusters, or nanodomains, without needing any extra helpers, like surfactants. The key to understandi

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