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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Government Data Game-Reviewing Elon Musk Access.

"Think about it. Elon Musk who is a known entrepreneur and always looking for more opportunities hit a snag. " "Elon Musk, recently appointed as the special government was having quite the time when Mess with government's spending data. " "He claimed to have been able to close certain gove

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

People Power: Protests Against New Administration Policies

Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Health U-Turns: Learning from Mexico and Colombia

Picture this: two nations, Colombia and Mexico, both making considerable changes to their healthcare systems. Mexico's leader, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, introduced a major change in 2019. This involved scrapping the progress made in 2003. He proposed a new, extensive health system plan f

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

California's Slippery Hills: Palos Verdes Peninsula in Peril

Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

“20 years of news Under The Lens: Spotlight on U. S. Risk ”

Over the past 20 years, news reports have given certain risky situations a special spotlight. This study looks at what makes some stories get more attention. To do this, researchers did something new. They used special tools, like topic modeling and time-series analysis. This involves analyzing a

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Is Northwest Indiana's Environment in Danger?

More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Climate Change Hits Home: How Different Ages Fare in Japan

Climate change is here, and it's not treating everyone equally. Younger people in Japan are going to have a rougher time with it than older folks. Why? Because as the world gets warmer, the challenges of extreme heat won't be spread out evenly. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with temperatur

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Green Dream or Tough Reality? Swapping Acid for Better Health

The process of forming and building proteins is a delicate task that could benefit from the removal of harmful substances. Scientists and researchers have been experimenting with safer alternatives to lessen the risk of contamination to humans and to the planet itself. If you break down the tw

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Light Touch: Secret Weapon for Better Balance?

Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d

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