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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Early Fed Chair Pick Could Cause Market Confusion

The idea of naming a new Federal Reserve chair well before Jerome Powell's term ends could lead to some serious market confusion. President Trump has hinted that he'll announce his pick soon and wants someone who will lower interest rates. Powell, however, has been cautious, citing a strong economy

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Jun 29 2025WEATHER

Flights in Chaos: Atlanta Airport Battles Storms During Peak Travel Time

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest, faced a tough night due to severe weather. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and many more were delayed, causing headaches for travelers. Delta Air Lines, which calls Atlanta its home base, was hit the hardest. Nearly 14% of

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Drones Strike Odesa as Ukraine Hits Back in Crimea

In the early hours, a drone attack on Odesa left two people dead and at least 17 hurt. The victims included a married couple, and three children were among the injured. The drone hit a residential building, causing significant damage and trapping residents inside. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched a coun

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

A Minnesota Family's Tragic Loss: A Call for Unity

A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever,

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Hidden Insights: How Involving Everyone Can Help Fight Dementia

In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underreprese

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Women Warriors: The Hidden Struggles of UK Ex-Service Members

The UK's female ex-service members have faced significant challenges, particularly those who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. A recent study aims to shed light on the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on their mental health. The study focuses on understandin

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

How Skin Cells Might Play a Role in Rabies Spread

Rabies is a deadly virus that mostly spreads through dog bites. But sometimes, even small scratches or bat bites can cause infection. Scientists are still figuring out how this happens. A recent study looked at skin cells called keratinocytes. These cells are in the outer layer of skin. The study f

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

How Scientists Hunt for Pesticides in Your Drinks

Scientists have a new tool to find tiny amounts of pesticides in drinks like juice and wine. They used a special machine that can break down chemicals in three different ways. This helps them spot even the smallest traces of pesticides. The machine can handle 168 types of pesticides using one metho

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

How Butterfly Friendships Shape Their World

Butterflies have a cool way of sticking together. They form groups based on similar looks. This helps them survive. It's like a big team where everyone benefits. Scientists wanted to know more about how these groups form and change over time. They looked at Ithomiini butterflies. These butterflies

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Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Tiny Life Teams

Microbial communities are everywhere. They are in the soil, water, and even inside us. These tiny life forms play a big role in how nutrients move around our planet. They also keep us healthy. But studying them is tricky. There are so many different types. Each has unique traits and jobs. This makes

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