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Mar 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flood Defense in Cities: A New Approach to Heavy Rainfall

Flooding is a big problem for cities in flat areas. Heavy rain can cause serious damage and put lives at risk. So, how can cities work together to handle this issue better? One idea is to use a system where cities in the same region help each other out. This system is based on how water moves throu

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Satanic Showdown: Protests and Arrests at Kansas Statehouse

A tense scene unfolded at the Kansas Statehouse. Four individuals were taken into custody after a heated confrontation. The spark? A planned Black Mass by a small group of self-described Satanists. The group, known as the Kansas City-area Satanic Grotto, had gathered to advocate for the separation

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Mar 29 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Mysterious Yellow Surprise: Curiosity Rover's Unexpected Find

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and it's still making groundbreaking discoveries. This rover, launched in 2011, has been a game-changer for scientists studying the Red Planet. It has sent back detailed footage and challenged old beliefs about water on Mars. Last May,

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Mar 29 2025SCIENCE

What Will Future Civilizations Find When They Dig Up Our Trash?

There is a lot of stuff that people use every day. Some of it might stick around for a very long time. Imagine a future where people dig up old tech and wonder what it was used for. That's what some scientists are thinking about. They are looking at things like wind turbines and cell phones. These i

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Disney and ABC Under Fire for Diversity Policies

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on Disney and ABC. The agency is looking into the companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This comes as the Trump administration has been pushing back against such initiatives in the media and entertainment fields. Th

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Nest's Next Steps: What's in Store for Smart Home Fans?

Google Nest has been busy making changes. They stopped making two of their older home devices. The Nest Protect, a smoke and CO alarm, and the Nest x Yale Lock, a smart lock, are no longer in production. These devices haven't seen updates in years. The Nest Protect is from 2015, and the smart lock i

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Cameroon's Ongoing Battle with River Blindness

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, has been a significant health challenge in Cameroon for over half a century. This disease, caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus, has been a persistent issue in many parts of the country. The fight against it has seen various efforts, including

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Disney Faces Scrutiny Over Diversity Policies

The Walt Disney Company and its ABC network are under the spotlight. A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an inquiry. The focus is on Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move is part of a broader trend of media scrutiny under the curr

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Art Drama: Fake Letters and Real Issues

The internet has been buzzing with AI-generated art that mimics the iconic style of Studio Ghibli. This trend gained traction when even the White House X account shared such content. Recently, things took a twist when a user posted what they claimed was a cease and desist letter from Studio Ghibli.

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Smart Home Shake-Up: What's Out and What's Next

Google has decided to stop making two of its smart home devices. This move is part of a bigger shift in the company's focus. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector, a device found in many homes, will no longer be produced. The Nest x Yale smart lock, which was introduced to work with th

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