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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Teen's Death Raises Questions About Duchenne Gene Therapy

A recent event has brought attention to the risks of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A 16-year-old boy lost his life after receiving Elevidys, a treatment designed to combat this severe condition. This unfortunate incident marks the first known death associated with this particular the

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Mar 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Irish Stars Shine Bright on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is here, and it's a great time to celebrate Irish culture. One fun way to do that is by checking out some famous faces from Ireland. These stars have made a big impact in the entertainment world, and they're proud of where they come from. Niall Horan, a former member of One Di

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Mercury Detection: A Bright Idea with Gold and Dye

A clever way to spot mercury has been cooked up in labs. It uses a special dye and tiny gold bits to light up when mercury is around. This dye, called perylene, sticks to the gold bits. When it does, the light it gives off gets turned down. But when mercury shows up, it stops this from happening. So

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

The $4 Trillion Budget Loophole: A Clever but Controversial Move

There is a big debate happening in Washington. Some politicians want to make a huge tax cut seem free. They want to use a clever trick to make a $4 trillion tax cut look like it costs nothing. This trick involves assuming that all current policies, including those set to expire, continue forever.

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

How One Man's Life Changed Healthcare

In the 1980s, a scientist worked with a two-time Nobel laureate. This scientist was Jeffrey Bland. He was part of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine. They were trying to figure out how vitamins and other nutrients could help people stay healthy and avoid diseases. The work at the i

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Mar 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Adobe's AI Agents: A New Way to Boost Your Business

Adobe is known for its Creative Cloud, but it also has a lot more to offer. One of its big tools is the Adobe Experience Platform, which helps businesses create personal experiences for customers, like custom shopping trips. Now, Adobe is making these experiences even better with the help of AI agen

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Tariffs: The Confusing Game of Numbers

The world of international trade can be a confusing place. Especially when it comes to tariffs. Recently, a well-known TV host had a tough time getting clear answers from a top official. The host wanted to know about the possible increase in tariffs on imported goods. Could Americans face up to 50%

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Mar 18 2025BUSINESS

Google's Billion-Dollar Bet on Cybersecurity

Google is making a significant move in the cybersecurity world. The tech giant has agreed to purchase Wiz, a cybersecurity firm, for $32 billion. This is Google's largest acquisition ever, surpassing the $23 billion offer it made last July, which Wiz turned down. The deal is set to close in 2026, pe

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Mar 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots: The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Browser

Chatbots are everywhere these days, helping us with tasks big and small. But did you know that these helpful tools can be tricked into causing serious harm? It's true. Some clever folks have figured out how to manipulate popular chatbots into stealing sensitive data from Google Chrome. It's a bit li

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Columbia University Under Fire: The Fight for Free Speech and Funding

There is a lot of tension in the world of higher education. The spotlight is on Columbia University. The reason? A mix of funding cuts and crackdowns on student protests. President Trump's administration has put the university in a tough spot. It all started with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khali

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