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Aug 21 2025SCIENCE

Decoding Body's Hidden Signals: The Science Behind MRI's Invisible Maps

Ever wondered how doctors can see inside your body without cutting you open? It's not magic, it's science! MRI machines are like superheroes, but they need special helpers called phantoms to learn their powers. These phantoms aren't ghosts, but clever tools made to copy how our body parts react to m

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Aug 21 2025POLITICS

A Fed Governor Faces Pressure to Step Down

In a recent turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump has publicly asked Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign. This call comes after the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte, suggested that the Department of Justice should look into Cook over claims of mortgage fraud. Pu

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Aug 21 2025POLITICS

The Fed's Mortgage Mystery: What's Really Going On?

Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor, is in the spotlight for some questionable mortgage moves. She's the first African American woman on the Fed Board, making her a trailblazer. But now, she's facing allegations that she might have played fast and loose with mortgage rules to score better deals.

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Shrimp Scare: Walmart Pulls Frozen Seafood from Shelves

Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. Th

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Aug 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Takes on Trump's D. C. in New Episode

South Park is back with another episode that dives into politics. This time, the show is looking at President Trump's decision to send more law enforcement to Washington D. C. The new episode, called \"Sickofancy, \" shows Towelie visiting the capital and finding it filled with soldiers and tanks.

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

Unexpected Twist: Cancer Mimics Pregnancy

A woman's life took a shocking turn when she discovered she wasn't pregnant, but instead, had a rare form of cancer. She had gone to the doctor after three months of heavy, irregular periods. Her periods had always been normal before this. Doctors initially thought she might be pregnant because a pr

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Hero in the Fight Against Cancer

Scientists have found a protein that might help spot aggressive cancers early. This protein, called SAS-6, helps cells get ready to divide. But it also seems to play a role in how cancer spreads. Researchers from Brunel University of London discovered that high levels of SAS-6 make cells grow more a

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Aug 20 2025POLITICS

Boston Stands Tall Against Federal Immigration Demands

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a firm stance against the federal government's recent push to change the city's immigration policies. She made it clear that Boston will not back down from its current approach. Wu, along with community members and other officials, gathered at City Hall Plaza to respond

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Aug 20 2025POLITICS

How Leaving Religion Shifts Political Views

People who leave religion often change their political views. This is not just a personal change. It affects how they see the world. Research shows that when people stop identifying with religion, they tend to become more liberal politically. This is called religious residue. It means that even afte

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Aug 19 2025POLITICS

Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

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