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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Federal Funds Under Scrutiny for Antisemitism Concerns

Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Federally Funded Libraries and Museums Face Uncertain Future

A small federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is facing significant changes. The agency has put all of its approximately 75 employees on paid administrative leave. This move signals major cuts to its operations. The agency's employees were told to return all government-issued

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Le Pen's Political Future in Jeopardy After Court Ruling

The political landscape in France is about to change dramatically. A French court has made a significant decision that could reshape the country's far-right politics. Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in the far-right National Rally (RN) party, has been found guilty of misusing European Union funds.

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Mar 31 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Seasons: How Time of Year Affects Our Cells

The human body is a complex system. Inside our cells are tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. They are responsible for producing energy and heat, sending signals, and even helping cells die when needed. The number of these mitochondria in each cell can tell us a lot about how well they are working.

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Million Dollar Giveaway Sparks Legal Battle in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court made a decisive move on a Sunday evening. They turned down a request from Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. He wanted to halt a planned cash giveaway by Elon Musk and America PAC. The event was set to take place at a town hall in Green Bay. Two lucky attendees were to

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Mar 30 2025SCIENCE

Polar Pioneers: The First Humans to Fly Over Earth's Poles

The world is buzzing with excitement about a daring space adventure. Four brave individuals, led by a wealthy crypto investor, are preparing to orbit Earth over its poles. This mission, funded by a Maltese investor named Chun Wang, is a first in human space travel. The crew includes a Norwegian film

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

The Network Juggernaut: Ontario's Unique Approach to Complex Problems

Ontario, Canada, has seen a rise in large, intricate networks. These networks tackle tricky health and social issues. They have a strong, centralised leadership group. This group is known as a network administrative organisation or NAO. The NAO and its member networks grow together. They shape each

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Mar 30 2025SCIENCE

Mining the Microbial World of Rajpardi Lignite

The Rajpardi lignite mine in Gujarat, India, is home to a thriving world of microbes. These tiny organisms play a big role in the environment. To understand their impact, researchers used a method called metagenomics. This involves sequencing the DNA of all the microbes in a sample to see what they

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Mar 30 2025CRIME

Healthcare and Crime: Unlikely Allies?

Türkiye is a country that is taking a bold step. It is trying to see if giving free healthcare to the poorest people can make a dent in crime rates. This is not a small task. It involves looking at a lot of data and making sense of it all. The idea is simple. Give people free healthcare. This i

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Mar 29 2025EDUCATION

Columbia University's Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next?

Columbia University is going through a significant change in leadership. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president, has decided to step down. This comes just a week after the university made some big changes to its policies. These changes seem to be a response to pressure

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