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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Blackmail Blunder: Why He’s Not Fit for Defense

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump for Secretary of Defense, found himself in hot water after admitting he paid off a woman accusing him of sexual assault to protect his job and family. This revelation puts him in a tough spot. National security rules ban people who are vulnerable to blackma

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Exploring ASHAs' Knowledge: A Deep Dive into India's Health Workers

In 2005, India introduced the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) program to improve health outcomes, especially focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCH+A). Over time, their responsibilities expanded to include communicable and non-communicable disease

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Meta's Factchecking End: Biden Disapproves

President Biden criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to replace Facebook's factchecking program with community notes. The outgoing president called the move "really shameful, " arguing it goes against American values of truth and justice. Zuckerberg, on the other hand, believes factcheckin

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

L. A. Wildfires: Learning in the Wild, Lost and Found

Imagine a place where kids could learn and play outdoors during a pandemic. For many families in Los Angeles, that place was Eaton Canyon Nature Center. But wildfires have changed everything. Schools are closed, and the beloved nature center is gone. Parents like Irina Contreras are heartbroken. Her

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why California's Wildfires Are Getting Worse

California's wildfires are becoming more intense due to climate change. Experts warn that these fires are here to stay and will impact every industry in the region. The problem isn't new – it's been building for over a century. Wildfires are natural, but human development and climate change make the

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI at CES: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AI was the talk of the town. Hollywood has been grappling with the tech, seeing both amazing possibilities and serious threats. Top brass from media, tech, and law firms debated AI’s impact on jobs, creativity, and ethics. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia,

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

NASCAR Meets NBA: A Fun and Unexpected Crossover

Spire Motorsports is cooking up some excitement for the 2025 season. With racing legends like Rodney Childers and Matt McCall joining the team, and a mix of young and experienced drivers like Justin Haley, Carson Hocevar, and Michael McDowell, Spire is definitely turning heads. But they've also been

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Predicting the Cost of Publicly Funded Medicines: A Look at Different Forecasting Methods

Forecasting how much public money will be spent on medicines in the future is tough. There's a lot of uncertainty because new drugs keep hitting the market, and it's hard to know how they'll affect the economy. Experts haven't agreed on the best way to do this forecasting yet. Some people like to l

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Environmentally Friendly Packaging: How Biocomposites and PLA are Shaping the Future

The world is waking up to the consequences of pollution and resource depletion. People are more conscious of their health and the environment, pushing for greener materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials are becoming popular and backed by political support. Biocomposites, especially those use

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