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Apr 01 2025SCIENCE

Hidden Life Uncovered as Giant Iceberg Breaks Free

A colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, recently detached from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event exposed a seafloor that had been hidden under 209 square miles of ice. A group of scientists on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, R/V Falkor (too), were in the Belli

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

The Fight for Fair Voting: Groups Challenge Trump's Election Overhaul

The nation's voting system is under scrutiny again. A coalition of advocacy groups has taken legal action against Donald Trump's recent executive order. This order aims to reshape how Americans vote in federal elections. The lawsuit argues that Trump's moves are overstepping his authority and could

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Civilian Chaos in Southern Gaza

A significant portion of Gaza now faces evacuation orders, affecting roughly a fifth of the territory. This directive comes as Israel intensifies its operations against Hamas, particularly in the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. The military has urged residents to move to the al-Mawasi huma

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Fighting the Ticket Scalpers: A New Push for Fair Pricing

The White House recently took a stand against ticket scalpers. President Trump invited Kid Rock to the Oval Office. They signed an executive order aimed at making live events more affordable and fair. The order is all about stopping unfair ticket pricing. It targets those who buy up tickets and sel

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Federal Funds Under Scrutiny for Antisemitism Concerns

Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Federally Funded Libraries and Museums Face Uncertain Future

A small federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is facing significant changes. The agency has put all of its approximately 75 employees on paid administrative leave. This move signals major cuts to its operations. The agency's employees were told to return all government-issued

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Elite Schools Navigate Political Storms

The political climate has forced elite universities to adapt quickly. Some leaders are hiring conservative figures and meeting with Republican officials to soften the impact of federal pressure. This includes funding cuts, investigations, and arrests of international students and faculty. Instead of

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Mar 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Fight to the Big Screen

A big name in movies is stepping into the world of mixed martial arts. Zack Snyder, known for his intense action films, is set to direct a movie about the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This isn't just any movie; it's a project that combines Snyder's unique style with the raw energy of UFC.

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Three Convicted in Dubai Murder Case

The United Arab Emirates has made a significant legal move in the case of the murder of Zvi Kogan. Three people have been sentenced to death. This ruling comes after a trial in Abu Dhabi’s Federal Court of Appeals. The court's State Security Chamber handled the case. A fourth individual, who assiste

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Hawaii's Ag Leaders Make Big Moves in Washington

A group of more than 20 leaders from Hawaii's farming, ranching, and business sectors just wrapped up their second annual trip to Washington, D. C. They met with top officials to talk about the future of Hawaii's agriculture. This year, they had a special guest: the new US Secretary of Agriculture,

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