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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

A Legal Tug of War Over Deportation Flights

A recent decision by a panel of judges in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary stop to an investigation into whether the Trump administration broke the law by not turning around two flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members. These flights were sent to a notorious prison in El Salv

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Push for Lower Interest Rates: What's the Deal?

The battle between Trump and the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, has heated up. The president wants lower interest rates, and he isn't shy about expressing his frustration with Powell's decisions. First, let's talk about interest rates. They are like the price of money. When they go down, bor

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Student's Fight for Freedom: A Legal Battle Across States

A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing legal battle of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was unexpectedly taken into custody by federal agents near her home in Massachusetts. This incident occurred last month. This is not a typical

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

The New Plan to Fire Federal Workers Easily

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to make it simpler to dismiss certain federal employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government and gain more control over it. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed a rule that would rec

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Next-Gen Console: Preorder Details Unveiled

Nintendo has finally set a date for the preorders of its upcoming Switch 2 console. Fans can mark their calendars for April 24th. This news comes after Nintendo decided to push back the initial preorder date from April 9th. The delay was due to concerns about tariffs and the shifting market landscap

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Decision on Passports and Gender Identity

A federal judge in Boston made a significant ruling on a contentious issue. Six transgender individuals won a temporary victory in their fight for accurate passports. They argued that a new policy, put in place by the Trump administration, was unfair and discriminatory. The judge, Julia E. Kobick,

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Apr 19 2025CRIME

Eyebrows in the Spotlight: A Key Witness in the Idaho Murders Trial

A judge in Idaho has ruled that a witness can testify about seeing a person with "bushy eyebrows" around the time of a brutal quadruple murder. This decision comes despite strong objections from the defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the crime. The murders took place in 202

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Technology on Rural Seniors' Well-being and Social Connections

Technology plays a big role in how well older adults in rural areas feel about their lives and how connected they are to others. A recent study looked at how technology access affects the quality of life and social connections of seniors living in rural and urban areas. The study used data fro

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Apr 18 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Big Money Problem

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The federal government has frozen billions of dollars in funding. This includes research grants and contracts. The university is also facing threats to its tax-exempt status and its ability to enroll international students. Harvard's endowment is massive, but i

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Apr 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Reconnecting Through Pixels: The Sunderfolk Experience

In today's world, finding time to hang out with friends can be tough. Work, family, and other commitments often get in the way. But there's a new game in town that's helping people reconnect with their buddies, even if they live far apart. It's called Sunderfolk. This game is all about strategy and

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