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Sep 20 2025POLITICS

Pentagon's New Rules: A Step Back for Press Freedom?

The Pentagon has introduced new rules that are making it harder for journalists to do their jobs. Now, reporters must promise not to look at or share any information that hasn't been officially approved. This includes even unclassified documents. If they don't agree to these terms, they could lose their press passes. This move comes after the Department of War, now ...

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Sep 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Bold Move to Protect Kids from Social Media

A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, NetChoice. This group argued that the law was too broad and infringed on...

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Sep 06 2025POLITICS

Faith and Schools: Trump's Big Talk on Religious Freedom

President Donald Trump is set to address a significant gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D. C. The event is part of the second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. This group was formed by Trump earlier this year through an executive order. Its goal is to protect the right to practice religion freely, especially in public schools. The main ...

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Aug 17 2025BUSINESS

How AI is Changing the Way Businesses Work in 2025

AI is becoming a big deal for businesses. It's not just about chatbots or simple automation. Companies are now building their whole business around AI. This means AI is used in every part of the company, from making decisions to creating new ideas. Leaders like Satya Nadella from Microsoft say that AI agents are changing how we use computers. These agents can rememb...

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

A Legal Eagle's Run-In with a Pierogi Vendor

Alan Dershowitz, a well-known lawyer, found himself in a bit of a pickle at a farmer's market. He went to buy some pierogi, but the vendor refused to sell to him. Why? Because the vendor didn't like Dershowitz's political views. Dershowitz, who has represented some big names, thinks the vendor didn't like him because he defended Donald Trump during his impeachment t...

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Is Capecitabine Worth the Cost for Treating Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is a serious health issue. Many people ask if capecitabine is a good choice for treatment. A recent study looked at the cost and benefits of this drug compared to active monitoring. The study focused on patients with stable or responding metastatic colorectal cancer after 16 weeks of initial treatment. Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug. It is oft...

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Jul 04 2025CRIME

Rome's Gas Station Blast: A Close Call for Many

A sudden blast at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome shook the city early Friday morning. The explosion, which happened just after 8 a. m. , injured at least 25 people, including nine police officers and one firefighter. The sound of the blast echoed across the city, followed by a massive cloud of dark smoke and fire. Authorities believe the explosion might have...

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Campaign Finance Rules Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially since the 1970s. The Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has ofte...

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Jun 16 2025POLITICS

Britain's Secret Service Gets Its First Female Leader

Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, often called MI6, has just made history. For the first time in its 116-year existence, a woman will lead the agency. This is a big deal, especially since MI6 is known for its secretive operations overseas. Think of it as Britain's version of the CIA. This woman, Blaise Metreweli, will take over as the head of M...

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Jun 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Witcher 4: Console Challenges

The Xbox Series S is giving developers a headache. The Witcher 4 is years from release, but already, there are hurdles to clear. The game's developers are finding out that making it run smoothly on the Xbox Series S is going to be tough. The Xbox Series S has less powerful hardware than its bigger brother, the Xbox Series X. This means that games need to be optimized...

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