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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Who Gets Smarter from Anti-Bias Training?

Nowadays, it's clear that everyone makes mistakes when thinking. Even with all the new methods to help people think better, not everyone gets better at it. A recent study looked at why some people improve more than others. It turns out, how open-minded someone is might be more important than how

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

Shutting Down Startups: A New Player Enters the Game

In the ever-changing world of startups, one thing is clear: not all ventures will succeed. A company named SimpleClosure is stepping in to help those that don't. It's a tough reality that many entrepreneurs face. The process of shutting down a startup can be incredibly complex and overwhelming.

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May 07 2025POLITICS

Spreading Ideas: Why Talking to Everyone Matters

CNN's Donie O’Sullivan has had enough of critics who think that journalists should not talk to people with different views. He believes that talking to everyone, even those with controversial beliefs, is important. O’Sullivan is tired of hearing people complain about journalists giving a platform to

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May 06 2025SCIENCE

Europe's Big Bet on Brainpower

The European Union is making a significant investment in the future of science. They are setting aside 500 million euros. That is 567 million dollars. This money will be used to attract top researchers from around the world over the next three years. This move comes as a response to recent chang

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May 04 2025POLITICS

Israel's Escalation: Tens of Thousands of Reservists Called Up

Israel has decided to call up tens of thousands of reservists. This move is to boost their military operations in Gaza. The announcement was made by the army chief. It came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to keep the war going. The conflict has been brutal. More than 52, 000 Palest

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May 04 2025RELIGION

Pope's Ride Turned into Gaza's Hope

In 2014, Pope Francis toured Bethlehem in the West Bank. He used a special white vehicle, a popemobile, for his journey. This vehicle was not just any car. It was made just for his visit. Now, this same vehicle is getting a new life. It will become a mobile health clinic. The goal is to help sick an

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May 04 2025POLITICS

The New Eugenics: Health, Wealth, and the Strong Survive

The idea of eugenics, which started in the 1800s, has a dark history. It was about encouraging certain people to have kids and discouraging others. This idea has taken new forms over time, often in harmful ways. One of these is called soft eugenics. It's not about forced sterilizations or mass death

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May 04 2025POLITICS

The Pandemic's Political Lessons

The Covid-19 pandemic brought out the best and worst in politics. It was a time when decisions had to be made quickly, and priorities had to be set. Who made the calls? Who suffered the most? Why did certain choices lead to specific outcomes? These are the questions that need to be asked. T

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May 03 2025RELIGION

The Church's Power Shift

The upcoming conclave to choose the next pope is not just about picking a new leader. It is a battle over where the Church's power should lie. The Church is growing rapidly, especially in Africa and Asia. This growth is challenging the traditional power base in Rome. The previous pope made significa

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May 03 2025POLITICS

VoA's Comeback: Broadcasting Resumes Amidst Legal Battles

The Voice of America, a U. S. -funded news service for international audiences, is set to return to the airwaves. This comeback follows a significant legal development. A federal appeals court has temporarily halted an executive order that aimed to dismantle or reduce the size of several agencies, i

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