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Dec 05 2025SCIENCE

Why Bacteria and Gels Could Be the Future of Radiation Measurement

In the realm of radiation therapy, finding materials that mimic human tissue is a big deal. This is where Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and hydrogels come into play. Researchers have been looking into how these two can work together to measure radiation more accurately. The focus is on two specifi

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

Cracking the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Puzzle

In a significant turn of events, a man from Virginia was recently taken into custody by the FBI. This arrest is linked to the pipe bombs found near the Democratic and Republican national committees' headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The investigation

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple TV 4K: New Software Update on the Way

Apple has been busy tweaking its software. Just a day after sending out a test version of tvOS 26. 2, they've already sent out a revised one. This is the software that runs on the Apple TV 4K. It's expected to launch soon, maybe even next week. So, what's new in this update? Well, it's got some coo

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Teen's Surprise: A Prom Night for Parents Who Missed Their Own

In a heartwarming turn of events, a 17-year-old girl decided to give her parents a night they never had. Bailee, stepdaughter of country singer Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo, organized a prom for them. Why? Because neither of them got to experience their own prom night. Bailee planned the entir

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Latin American Artists Shine at Art Basel Miami 2025

Latin American artists are making a big splash at Art Basel Miami 2025. They are using their art to share their culture in new and exciting ways. Renata Petersen, an artist from Mexico, is showing three different collections. One of them is made of tiles with religious symbols and messages. She got

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Immigration Arrests: Who's Really Getting Caught?

In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Letitia James: No Indictment, But the Story Isn't Over

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Year of Big Movies and TV Shows

The American Film Institute (AFI) just shared its top 10 films and TV shows of the year. This list is a big deal because it often hints at what might win Oscars later. Warner Bros. had a great year with two films making the cut: "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners. " Other standout movies inclu

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