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May 15 2025POLITICS

Taiwan Fires Up New US Weapons Amid China Tensions

Taiwan has recently shown off its new military muscle with a live-fire drill featuring the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). This system, supplied by the United States, is designed to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. The drill took place at Jiupeng Base in southern Pingtung County.

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Health Secretary Faces Off With Democrats Over Budget Cuts

The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , had a rough time in front of Congress. He was there to talk about the next year's budget. But, the Democrats had other plans. They grilled him about the big changes he's making right now. These changes include firing lots of people and cutting funds for

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May 14 2025SCIENCE

The Impact of Different Knee Movement Ranges on Muscle Strength and Growth

The way you move your knees during exercise can really affect how strong and big your muscles get. This was shown in a study with fifty young women who had never done this kind of exercise before. They were split into different groups. Each group did knee extension exercises in a specific way. O

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Judges Block Trump's Plan to Slash Key Agencies

A federal judge in Rhode Island has put a stop to a controversial move by the Trump Administration. The judge ordered the restoration of three key agencies that were targeted for severe cuts. These agencies support museums and libraries, minority-owned businesses, and labor dispute resolutions. The

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May 14 2025RELIGION

The Rise of Catholics in the Sunbelt States

The election of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has sparked interest in the growing influence of Catholicism in the United States. The new pope's background has raised questions about how his American roots might shape the future of the church in the U. S. This is especially relevant given recent

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Swimming in Trouble: The Surprising Choice of a Health Official

The recent Mother's Day outing of a prominent health official and his family has sparked quite a stir. The outing involved a swim in a creek known for its pollution. The creek is located in Washington, D. C. , and is infamous for its high levels of bacteria and other harmful pathogens. The Nation

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May 14 2025OPINION

Gender Critical Feminism: The Unseen Impact of Homosexuality Acceptance

Gender critical feminists (GCF) are known for their opposition to gender identity theory (GIT) and queer theory (QT). They believe these theories could harm women and the feminist movement. However, GCF fully support the idea that homosexuality is a normal part of human sexuality. This support leads

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May 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Robert De Niro's Cannes Speech: A Call to Action for Artists

The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a powerful moment as Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or. Leonardo DiCaprio presented the award, highlighting De Niro's massive influence on his own career. De Niro, known for his intense performances, used this platform to discuss pressing is

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May 13 2025HEALTH

The struggle for equal exercise chances for transgender people

There is a big problem with how transgender people are treated in places meant for physical activity and exercise. Places like gyms and changing rooms often make them feel unwelcome or unsafe. This happens because these spaces aren't designed with transgender people in mind. The people who run these

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May 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

NBC's Bold Moves: The Fate of Five Shows

In a surprising turn of events, NBC made some tough calls about its TV lineup. The network decided to pull the plug on five shows, leaving fans disappointed. One of the most shocking cancellations was Suits: LA, a spinoff that had generated a lot of buzz. The show's brief run didn't live up to expec

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