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May 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Steam's Security Alert: What You Need to Know

Steam, a widely used gaming platform, has recently faced a potential security scare. A cybersecurity firm spotted information from 89 million Steam accounts being sold on the dark web. This data included phone numbers and text messages with validation codes. However, Steam quickly responded, denying

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Children Pay the Price: A Day of Devastation

In the heart of the Gaza Strip, a grim reality unfolded on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes that left at least 70 people dead, including 22 children. The strikes hit both northern and southern parts of Gaza, turning what should have been a normal day into

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Gaza Under Fire: A Night of Tragedy and Uncertainty

In the early hours of Wednesday, the quiet of the night was shattered in northern Gaza. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes. The result was a grim tally of lives lost. The Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia was the first to report the grim news. By midday, over 50 bodies had been

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May 14 2025BUSINESS

Cutting Costs, Boosting AI: What's Happening at Microsoft?

Microsoft is making a big move to cut costs. They are saying goodbye to 7, 000 employees. That's about 3% of their total workforce. This is a significant step, especially since the last big layoff was in 2023. The cuts will happen everywhere, in all departments and countries. This isn't about perfor

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May 13 2025POLITICS

Newark's Air Traffic Woes: A Closer Look

Newark Liberty Airport, a key hub for New York City, has been facing serious issues with its air traffic control system. The airport was operating with a mere three controllers on duty instead of the required 14, leading to significant delays for incoming flights. This shortfall is part of a broader

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May 13 2025SCIENCE

How Our Brains Handle Noise in Speech

Young adults with typical hearing have a fascinating ability to understand speech in noisy settings. This skill is partly due to how their brains process changes in sound volume, known as amplitude modulations or AM. Researchers wanted to understand this process better. They used tests and brain sca

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May 13 2025POLITICS

Rethinking Safety: How Cities Are Handling Rental Housing and Crime

In the quest to make rental housing safer, some cities have taken a controversial approach. They've implemented laws that force landlords to evict tenants who have had too many run-ins with the police. This is part of what's known as crime-free housing ordinances. These rules aim to reduce crime by

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

How Consistent Are Mouse Brain Studies?

Brain research often depends on many labs working together to get the same results. But how often do these results match up? This question is especially important when it comes to measuring brain activity in mice during learning tasks. A group of 10 labs decided to find out. They used the same tools

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May 12 2025POLITICS

Citizens vs. Corporations: The Fight for Health in Ecuador

In Ecuador, a group of determined citizens took on powerful corporations to protect public health. This battle began when the government issued a surprising decree. On January 10, 2023, the Ecuadorian government released Decreto 645. This decree lowered taxes on items harmful to health and the envir

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May 12 2025EDUCATION

How Schools are Shaping Minds on Disability

Schools play a big role in shaping how kids see the world. One key area they focus on is disability awareness. This is not just about being kind. It is about understanding and accepting differences. Programs in schools aim to do just that. They want to change how students think and act towards

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