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May 14 2025POLITICS

The Trump Family's Crypto Cash Grab

The Trump family's involvement in cryptocurrency is growing fast, and it's raising some serious questions. Unlike hotels or casinos, crypto deals can be secretive and cross borders easily. This makes it tough to track who's giving money to whom. The Trump family has already jumped into this world wi

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Maryland Senator's Visit to El Salvador Sparks Controversy

The political scene is heating up as a Maryland senator's visit to El Salvador has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump. Trump took to his social media platform to criticize Senator Chris Van Hollen, accusing him of seeking attention during his meeting with Kilmar Ábrego García. Gar

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Apr 13 2025BUSINESS

Steel's Future: The UK's Struggle to Keep Furnaces Alive

The UK's steel industry is in a tight spot. The government has stepped in to take charge of British Steel, but there are big questions about whether they can keep the furnaces in Scunthorpe running. The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has been tight-lipped about the raw material supplies need

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks Heat Up as Countries Respond to New Tariffs

Trade tensions are in the spotlight as many nations react to recent tariff announcements. Trump's top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, has revealed that over 50 countries have reached out to discuss these new tariffs. This move comes after Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on all imports and

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Indiana's New Sports Bill: Fair Play or Unfair Fight?

The Indiana Senate Education and Career Development committee recently approved a bill that stops transgender women from competing in women's college sports. This bill, known as House Bill 1041, was created by State Rep. Michelle Davis. It stops males, based on their biological sex at birth, from jo

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Mar 23 2025CELEBRITIES

A Life of Resilience and Advocacy

Kitty Dukakis, the former first lady of Massachusetts, passed away at the age of 88. Her family announced her death on Saturday, noting that she had been surrounded by loved ones. Dukakis was known for her openness about her struggles with depression and addiction. She used her experiences to inspir

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Mar 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snow White's Big Premiere Problem

Disney's latest live-action movie, Snow White, is facing some serious issues. The studio has decided to cancel the usual big red-carpet premiere. This is a big deal because usually, a lot of media outlets and fans would be there to interview the stars and create buzz. But this time, Disney is keepin

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Electrifying Chemistry: How Electric Fields Boost Electrode Reactions

Did you know that electric fields can speed up or slow down chemical reactions happening on electrodes? Scientists have been trying to figure out how to use these fields to make reactions more efficient and precise, similar to how enzymes do it naturally. They've been studying how electric fields at

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

NYC Parents: Your Chance to Shape School Policy is Here!

Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

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