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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Clash Over Proposed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

States Win Big: Judge Orders EV Charger Funds Unfrozen

A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along

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Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Are Temperatures Skyrocketing?

Climate change is a hot topic, and temperatures are rising faster than expected. A group called Berkeley Earth is at the forefront of tracking these changes. They started with a skeptical view but now play a big role in climate science. Recently, temperatures have been breaking records. Every month

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Smart Nurses: How AI is Changing the Game in Healthcare

Nurses are at the frontline of healthcare, and AI is becoming a big part of their jobs. It's not just about using new tech; it's about understanding how AI works and how it can help or hurt patient care. Nurses need to know the basics of AI, like what it can do and where it might go wrong. AI can b

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

California in a Tight Spot Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started w

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Clash: US Lawmakers Push to Block Chinese Tech

The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Boosting Heart Health Checks with AI-Generated Sounds

Heart health is a big deal, and doctors need good tools to spot problems early. One way they do this is by listening to heart sounds. But there's a catch: not all heart conditions are easy to find. This is especially true for coronary artery disease (CAD), which is underrepresented in current datase

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

NOAA's Billing Blunder: Workers Fired, Then Billed for Non-Existent Health Coverage

Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi

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Jun 26 2025WEATHER

Boston's Heat Wave: A Quick but Intense Warm-Up

Boston just experienced a sudden and intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, breaking a record from 2013. This wasn't just a local thing; other parts of New England felt the heat too. But don't worry, this hot spell won't last long. By Thursday, temperatures will drop to the

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Hidden Struggles: Violence Against Disabled Women in Nepal

In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to fac

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