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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's First Day: A Whirlwind of Executive Actions

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office, with a flurry of executive actions planned. His team has hinted at over 100 orders and actions, focusing on immigration, energy, and federal operations. A key adviser, Stephen Miller, gave lawmakers a sneak pee

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Inauguration Day: What to Expect from Trump's Second Term

Donald Trump will take office for his second term as U. S. President on Monday, with significant plans in store. Despite his past promises, such as closing borders, reinstating travel bans, and mass deportations, it's unclear how these will impact the economy, particularly sectors like agriculture t

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Trump’s Big Day: What to Expect from His First Hours as President

Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running on his first day in office. He has a stack of executive actions ready to sign, aiming to enact significant policy changes right away. This includes plans to crack down on immigration, boost energy production, and impose new tariffs. While some promises m

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Jan 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

What the Moss Landing Fire Means for Renewable Energy

A recent fire at a huge battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, is raising questions about the safety and future of renewable energy. The fire, which forced the evacuation of 1, 200 people and closed Highway 1, has local officials concerned. Some compare it to the Three Mile Island acc

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Zeldin's EPA Plan: Balance Economy and Environment

Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Protein Movements on DNA: How Electricity and Bonds Play a Role

Have you ever wondered how proteins find their way along DNA? They don't just land on the perfect spot every time. Scientists have been exploring how proteins move along DNA, focusing on their binding and unbinding. Imagine proteins sliding along a twisty road (DNA) with electricity and bonding inte

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Fueling Young Rugby Players: A 7-Day Nutrition Study

Did you know what elite teen rugby players eat in a week? A recent study took a close look at their energy needs, what they burn, and how their meals measure up to sports nutrition guidelines. This wasn't just about fueling their awesome performances, but also about keeping them healthy and helping

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Desalination’s Future: A Fresh Look at Nuclear Waste Heat

Imagine if we could tackle two big problems at once - energy waste and water scarcity. That's where nuclear power plants (NPPs) come in. Did you know that NPPs produce a lot of heat that's often wasted? This heat, known as waste heat, can be used to drive desalination systems. Desalination is the pr

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Oil Depot Attack in Russia: A Close Call

On Wednesday night, a drone attack targeted an oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region. The governor of the region, Alexander Gusev, reported this on social media. He mentioned that Russian air defense units and electronic warfare systems had intercepted incoming drones, causing a fire. This incident

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's Big Plan: A Giant Solar Station in Space

Imagine harnessing solar power without the Earth's atmosphere getting in the way. That's what China is planning with its ambitious project to build a massive power station in space. This isn't just any power station; it's like moving the Three Gorges Dam into orbit, about 36, 000 km above the Earth'

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