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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Celebs and Politics: Where Did the Voice Go?

Back in 2016, a bunch of well-known actors like Martin Sheen and Debra Messing got together to create a video. Their mission? To convince the Electoral College to change their votes and stop Donald Trump from becoming president. They thought Trump wasn't the best choice, but their plan didn't pan ou

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Prime Numbers: A Look at Their Distribution

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you're searching for prime numbers. Prime numbers are like unique gems in the world of mathematics, only divisible by 1 and themselves. You might wonder, how are these special numbers scattered throughout the number line? This wasn't always cle

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Sex Work Debate and New York's Health Dilemma

A new documentary, "I Slept with 100 Men in One Day, " explores the harsh realities of sex work. The film's star, Lily Phillips, attempts to have sex with 100 men in a day, revealing the emotional and physical toll. Meanwhile, upstate New York faces a health crisis as hospitals receive more funds, b

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Balancing Act: Unions vs. Tax Cuts

President-elect Donald Trump, known for his blue-collar appeal, faces a tricky task ahead: how to govern with a broad coalition that includes both business elites and union workers. Two main challenges are already on the table. The first is tax reform, with Congress planning to cut taxes even furthe

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Dec 16 2024RELIGION

A Church Divides: Faith and Politics in Coronado

In the charming coastal town of Coronado, California, a brewing debate is stirring up the community. It all began when a church called Awaken announced plans to hold services there next month. This isn't your average place of worship, however. Awaken is known for its outspoken political views and st

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Dec 16 2024SCIENCE

Flowering in Brassica napus: The Tug-of-War Between Two Transcription Factors

Every plant has its own clock, and in the case of rapeseed (Brassica napus), two transcription factors are calling the shots. Say hello to BnaC09. FUL and BnaC06. WIP2! These guys are like the good cop (BnaC09. FUL) and the bad cop (BnaC06. WIP2) when it comes to flowering time. Early bloomers are

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

WNMU Board Chair Stands by President in Spending Scandal; Public Calls for Resignations

Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Peer Review: Does Blinding Really Make a Difference?

Scientists often rely on peer reviews to check their work. But does it matter if they know who wrote the paper? Some think yes, others no. Let's dive in! Imagine two types of peer reviews: single blind, where only the reviewer is hidden, and double blind, where neither knows who's who. A special st

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Dec 15 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Rubisco's Performance in Early Land Plants

You know how Rubisco is crucial for photosynthesis? Well, scientists took a look at how this enzyme operates in some early land plants like conifers and lycopods. They found that under conditions where CO 2 is plentiful, Rubisco's carboxylase activity in these plants was similar to that in modern

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Dec 15 2024EDUCATION

Future Pharmacists: Unlocking Data Power in Schools

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, digital technology and big data are driving major changes. One such change is happening at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). This forward-thinking school is updating its curriculum

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