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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Farmers and Fighters: Cali Congress Elections

In California, elections brought mix results. David Valadao, a Republican who's no stranger to tight races, won again in the Central Valley. He beat Democrat Rudy Salas, despite the district leaning Democratic. Valadao, a farmer, focused on water issues and working across party lines. Salas, meanwhi

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Could CT Scans Predict Recurrence After Anal Cancer Treatment?

It's a dicey situation for many people with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). Even after treatment with chemoradiotherapy (CRT), about 3 in 10 patients face a recurrence. Unfortunately, the current tools doctors use to predict who might relapse aren't very effective. So, a group of researchers de

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Nov 13 2024SCIENCE

SoyOD's Treasure Trove for Soybean Research

Soybeans are big deal, used all over the world for food, animal feed, oil, and even fixing nitrogen in the soil. Scientists have been busy studying soybeans using different techniques, creating tons of data. But where do you store all this info so everyone can use it? Enter SoyOD, a super database f

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Pick for Middle East Peace: Meet Steve Witkoff

President-elect Trump recently announced that real estate mogul Steven Witkoff will serve as the special envoy to the Middle East in his incoming administration. Trump highlighted Witkoff’s business acumen and philanthropic efforts, claiming that his strong leadership skills will drive peace initiat

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Unconventional Team for National Security and Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump has selected some surprising names for his national security and foreign policy team. Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host with no government experience, is set to become the secretary of defence. Trump believes Hegseth will bring a tough and smart approach to America's militar

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Arizona's Senate Race: Ruben Gallego Wins Big

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been projected to win the Arizona Senate seat, beating out Republican Kari Lake. This makes him the first Latino senator from Arizona. Gallego, a fifth-term congressman, will take over from retiring independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, joining a

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

The Divide: Identity Politics and American Elections

Donald Trump's message was clear: America should be for Americans only, implying white Americans. This resonated with many white voters, who backed him in the election. For years, Trump has played on white fears and grievances about immigrants, using harsh language and even false claims to fuel his

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Trump's Unlikely Gains: How He Expanded His Voter Base

Donald Trump made some surprising gains in areas that are typically blue strongholds. Let's take a look at five places where he managed to grow his support. Osceola County, Florida, is a fast-growing area with a large Hispanic population, especially Puerto Ricans. In 2020, Biden won the county by 1

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Democrats Rethink Identity Politics After Harris’s Defeat

Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent election loss has Democrats questioning their commitment to identity-based politics. Harris’s race and gender helped her rise quickly in politics, but her focus on identity issues in her presidential campaign didn’t resonate with voters. She defended actor Jussi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Lawmakers Finally Agree: New Revs Stadium on the Way

It's been a long journey, but Massachusetts lawmakers have finally reached a compromise on a major economic bill. This bill, called the "Mass Leads Act, " will funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into life sciences and climate technology. It's also great news for soccer fans, as it paves the way

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