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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Delaying the TikTok Ban: A 75-Day Reprieve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. This move gives him time to assess the national security implications of the app's operations in the U. S. The ban, which makes it illegal to distribute TikTok because of its Chinese ownership, w

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs React to Trump's Second Presidential Term

When Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, social media buzzed with reactions from celebrities. Stars like Barbra Streisand and Jamie Lee Curtis voiced their disappointment, while others, like rapper Ice-T, had some harsh words for the new administration. Tr

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

Tweaking Pentacene: A New Twist in Organic Semiconductors

Scientists are delving into a unique way to improve organic semiconductors by slightly altering their molecular structure. They did this by adding ethynyl groups to a compound called dihydrodiazapentacene, creating new molecules named 2a and 2b. These molecules look similar to their original forms,

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Minnesota Roller Derby: Two Decades of Action and Love

Ever heard of Minnesota Roller Derby (MNRD)? Well, they've been rocking the flat track for 20 whole years! This skater-run, volunteer-driven league started back in 2004 and has been going strong ever since. They kicked off their first bout at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in 2005 and have been lovin' it ev

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

The App that Held Hope is Suddenly Shut Down

When Donald Trump took office, he had a surprise in store for people trying to legally enter the U. S. He shut down an app that helped migrants apply for asylum. Known as CBP One, this app was set up by the previous administration to manage the flow of asylum seekers at the southwest border. But on

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Surprise: A Cappella Hits a High Note

Country music star Carrie Underwood faced a technical hiccup during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The microphones weren't working, but that didn't stop her. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella, right there at the U. S. Capitol. Underwood wasn't fazed, she just asked the crowd to

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Boost Fossil Fuels, Ax EV Funds

Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Border Dreams Dashed: Migrants Face Uncertain Future

Margelis Tinoco found herself in a desperate situation. Her long-awaited appointment to enter the U. S. , scheduled through the CBP One app, was suddenly canceled. She sat with her family at the border between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, tears streaming down her face as she spoke to her daughter in C

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

NASA's Top Job in Flux as Trump's Second Term Begins

President Trump's second term kicked off with big plans for Mars but puzzling leadership at NASA. In his inaugural speech, Trump talked about sending astronauts to Mars, but there was confusion about who was in charge at NASA. Bill Nelson and Pam Melroy had just stepped down as administrator and dep

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Inauguration Parade: A Day of Executive Actions

On Monday, Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with a bang. While parading through Washington, D. C. 's Capital One Arena, he signed several executive orders and presidential actions. These moves included withdrawing the U. S. from the Paris climate agreement, reversing Biden's deci

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