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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Biden's Border Blunder and Other Whoppers: A Weekly Roundup

This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato.

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Life Beyond Politics

Jimmy Carter, who lived to a ripe old age of 100, was a unique figure in U. S. history. He was known for his honesty, kindness, and strong work ethic. Leon Panetta first met Carter over 50 years ago. Carter's gentle manner and sincerity made a lasting impression. As president, Carter struggled with

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Superbugs in Water: Detecting Tough Bacteria

Water can be a hidden reservoir for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that can make people sick. One type of this bacteria, called CRPA, is extra tough due to carbapenem resistance. This makes it hard to treat infections caused by it. Currently, we mostly know how to find CRPA in hospitals, but no

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Army Chief Becomes New President

Lebanon's parliament elected Joseph Aoun, the country's army commander, as president after a long presidential vacancy of over two years. The vote happened soon after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Aoun was backed by the U. S. and Saudi

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's New Budget Target: Half the Ambition, Still Big

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has adjusted his goal for cutting the federal budget. Initially, he aimed for a massive $2 trillion reduction, but now he thinks achieving half of that, $1 trillion, would be a significant win. Musk, who is part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

Farmers' Views on GM Crops: More Than Just Profit

Small farmers in China are facing a big change with the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crop collectivization. The government is pushing for this change to make small farmers more efficient and competitive. However, not many farmers are joining in. Why is that? A study in Guangdong and Xin

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Why the HondaJet Elite II is a Game-Changer in Light Business Jets

Honda Aircraft Company's journey from a small research project in the 1980s to a major player in the private aviation industry is nothing short of remarkable. The HondaJet Elite II, their latest creation, is turning heads with its innovative features. Let's dive into what makes this aircraft so spec

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The Life-Spanning Lessons from the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study

David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Incase Brings Back Microsoft's Unreleased Keyboard

You know how Microsoft stopped making peripherals last year? Well, Incase, a brand known for Apple accessories, bought the rights to Microsoft's designs and is now releasing them. The first product is a keyboard that Microsoft worked on but never got to release. It's ergonomic, connects to multiple

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Girls in Bali: How Online Info Shapes Menstrual Health Learning

These days, having enough and correct information about menstrual health is crucial for teenagers. Mobile phones are everywhere, so young people often look for or bump into menstrual health information online using websites, social media, or health apps. But even though online info is important, mos

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