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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Virus Lurks in Raw Milk Cheese for Months

The H5N1 bird flu virus can survive in raw milk cheese for a long time. This is a problem for public health. The virus can stay infectious for months, even after the cheese has been aged for 60 days. This aging process is supposed to kill off harmful germs. But it seems it might not be enough to sto

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Fired Federal Workers Get a Break: Judge Steps In

A federal judge recently made a big decision. He told the government to give their jobs back to thousands of workers who were fired. These workers were on probation and worked for different government agencies. The judge said the government didn't follow the rules when they fired these workers. This

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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Liam Neeson's Surprising Regret

Liam Neeson, born in Ireland, has been a Hollywood actor for over 40 years. He started with a role in "Excalibur" and then took on many films. He was in "Suspect, " "Satisfaction, " and "The Good Mother, " but these films were not very memorable. However, his role as Patrick Swayze's brother in "Nex

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Southwest's Big Bag Change: What It Means for Flyers

Southwest Airlines is making a significant change. Starting May 28, they will no longer offer free checked baggage. This shift affects everyone except those with certain perks. Members of the A-List loyalty program, holders of the airline's branded credit card, or those on business fares can still c

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Fired Federal Workers Eyeing Political Futures

Federal employees, recently let go due to government downsizing, are exploring political careers. This trend is particularly noticeable among those with probationary status. The recent layoffs have sparked a wave of interest in public office, with many former employees turning to online forums like

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Mar 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Oscar Night: The Ultimate Hollywood Party

The Oscars are all about timing. You want to be at the best party when it's at its peak. But you also want to leave before the crowd thins out. This is a challenge for everyone, especially journalists who are only allowed at a few events. The Vanity Fair Oscar Party is one of the most exclusive even

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Mar 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars 2025: The Big Winners and Surprising Upsets

The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, saw some unexpected winners and first-time Oscar recipients. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin took home the awards for Best Supporting Actress and Actor for their roles in Emilia Pérez and A Real Pain, respectively. This marks the first O

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Weekly Work Check-In: A New Wave of Government Emails

In a surprising move, federal employees across the U. S. received a second round of emails requesting a summary of their weekly tasks. This push for accountability comes from the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk. The emails, sent by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management, ask

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Feb 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unconventional Picks for Best Picture in 2025

The 2025 Oscars are set to shake things up with a lineup of Best Picture nominees that are anything but ordinary. The films up for the top prize are not the usual big-budget blockbusters. They are not the typical action-packed, special effects-heavy movies that often dominate the box office. Instea

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