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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: A Closer Look at the Taiwan Strait

China has been sending a clear message to Taiwan with recent military exercises. These aren't just shows of force; they're part of China's strategy to claim Taiwan as its own. The Chinese Coast Guard, now acting like a military unit, has been patrolling waters around Taiwan. This is a big deal becau

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

UCLA Shines: Pummels South Carolina to Chase Title Dreams

The UCLA women's basketball team set the court ablaze with a thrilling 77-62 victory over the mighty South Carolina Gamecocks. This powerful win not only snapped the defending champions' impressive 43-game winning streak but also marked the Bruins' first-ever triumph over a top-ranked team. The Brui

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Orlando Pride’s Victory: A Moment That Changed the Game

In the close and exciting finals of the NWSL, Orlando Pride came out on top with a score of 1-0. It was a game filled with intense moments, like Banda’s impressive goal and Moorhouse’s quick reflexes to block a shot. Washington, though they controlled most of the game, had to deal with several chall

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Cougars' Comeback Falls Short in Arizona

Last Saturday, the BYU Cougars faced a tough loss against No. 21 Arizona State. Despite a strong second-half comeback, they lost 28-23 in front of a packed crowd at America First Stadium. The Cougars still have a shot at the Big 12 championship, thanks to Colorado's loss to Kansas. Players like Conn

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Crypto's Big Bet: How Money Changed the Senate

In the 2024 elections, the crypto industry made a calculated gamble. They spent big, targeting candidates who supported their cause and aiming to oust those who didn't. Among these targets was Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who was defeated by political newcomer Bernie Moreno. Moreno, a former car sale

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Hippocampal Health: A Fresh Look at First Episode Psychosis

Scientists have long known that problems in the hippocampus, a key part of the brain, are connected to psychosis. It's been noticed that people with psychosis tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes. Some think this shrinkage could be caused by too much glutamate, a chemical that helps brain cells

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Promise to Ax Education Department: A Smokescreen or Serious Plan?

Former President Donald Trump once pledged to shut down the Department of Education, but experts say it's unlikely to happen. Arne Duncan, who served as Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, recently discussed this on MSNBC. He pointed out that ending the department would need 60 Senate

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

A Buckeye's Change of Heart: Kirk Herbstreit on Will Howard

Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit has had a change of heart about Buckeyes QB Will Howard. Initially, he wasn't sure how Howard would fit into Chip Kelly's offense. But after watching him play this season, Herbstreit admits he was wrong. Will Howard, a 3-star QB from the 2020 class, pla

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money: How Tech Billionaires Bought Congress

In the 2024 U. S. election, crypto billionaires spent a staggering $245 million, making up nearly half of all corporate money. They targeted candidates who supported crypto and attacked those who didn't. This helped flip Senate seats and secure a record number of pro-crypto lawmakers. Ohio's Bernie

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Nov 22 2024SCIENCE

Skies Over America: Measuring Aerosols with High-Flying Instruments

In October and November 2017, NASA and the Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) teamed up for the ACEPOL campaign. This event saw six advanced instruments, including four multi-angle polarimeters (MAPs) and two lidars, fly over the western United States on NASA's ER-2 high-altitude aircra

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