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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Doge vs. DEI: The Unusual Protectors

The interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, recently reached out to Elon Musk to offer protection for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers. He did this to stop any threats or law-breaking issues that might happen. Martin spoke to Musk on X (formerly Twitter) an

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Efficiency Drive: Cost-Cutting Measures at USAID and Beyond

Elon Musk's team is currently scrutinizing federal departments for ways to eliminate wasteful spending. He is known for announcing drastic reductions to USAID's funding. USAID underwent severe job cuts with 97% of roles getting cut recently. Other departments, like Education and Defense, are next

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Pennies: Trump's latest attempt to save a buck

It's no secret that governments love to find places to save money, and Trump is no exception. But the focus on the penny is not the first time and it won't be the last. The penny has been a hot topic for a while, and some people have already expressed their opinions. Trump recently brought this top

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle: Trump's Team Challenges Court Decisions

things are heating up in Washington. Trump's top officials are questioning the judicial branch's authority. This is happening because the courts are stalling Trump's ambitious plans. These plans include changes to federal jobs and government structure. Officials like J. D Vance, and the billionaire

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Feb 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cook Is Chillin' With Celebrities in New Orleans

Picture this: you're in the heart of New Orleans, and suddenly, there's someone who might seem pretty ordinary to you but he is kind of Tim Cook, the Apple CEO. When he's cruising around town, the atmosphere brings him up in the middle of local scenes. Cook is virtually at home with slightly rowd

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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Changes at Meta: Thousands of Jobs on the Line.

Meta, the famous company owned by the same guy who created Facebook, is looking to do a big hiring shake-up. It is planning to cut over 3, 600 jobs worldwide. This is a huge move, but it's not entirely unexpected. The company is shifting its focus, prioritizing artificial intelligence and machine l

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Hookworm Hikes: A Hidden Risk for Barefoot Wanderers

There's a sneaky skin issue lurking in warm climates. It's called cutaneuous larva migrants. It's caused by a type of worm (hookworm) that lives in the soil. When folks walk barefoot or hang out in sandy places, these tiny worms can burrow into human skin. This creepy infection is more common in tro

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Icelandic Horses: A Surprising Health Crisis

First, let's talk about Iceland. A land known for its breathtaking landscapes and a unique wildlife. Amidst this beauty, Iceland has been facing a surprising issue. Icelandic horses, once free to share fields with their sheep friends, are now grappling with a never-before-seen health problem. A stub

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Picking Pockets of Research

Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johns

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