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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Turbulent Start to the Year: Stock Takes a Hit

In the first three months of the year, Tesla's stock took a significant hit, dropping by 36%. This was the company's worst performance since the end of 2022, when shares plummeted by 54%. The 2022 drop was largely due to CEO Elon Musk's decision to sell over $22 billion worth of Tesla shares to fund

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Apr 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fyre Festival 2: A Storm Brewing in Playa del Carmen

It seems like Fyre Festival 2 is already facing some serious issues. The event, which is supposed to be a sequel to the disastrous 2017 festival, is running into trouble even before it starts. Officials in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, have come out and said that the festival has not been approved by th

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden NSA Shake-Up Sparks Questions

In a surprising move, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, dismissed the head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cyber Command, Air Force General Tim Haugh. This decision left many in the military and Congress puzzled, as no clear reasons were given. Haugh, who had a long car

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

The Future of STI Tracking in Jeopardy

Gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, is a growing concern. It is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. The ability to monitor this trend in the United States has just been halted. This is due to the recent layoffs of 77 scientists. These experts were responsible for collec

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

State Laws That Limit Local Power

State governments in the U. S. often pass laws that stop local governments from making their own rules. This is called preemption. These laws can affect many areas, like public health and safety. But who benefits from these state laws? And how do they impact different communities? Preemption laws c

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Apr 05 2025WEATHER

Texas Weather: Tornado Alerts and Chilly Nights Ahead

A tornado was spotted near Canton, Texas, moving northeast around 3:11 p. m. The National Weather Service issued a warning, advising residents to take shelter immediately. This tornado was confirmed to be on the ground near the intersection of FM 17 and FM 1255, according to Captain Pete O’Reilly fr

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected U-Turn in Health Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is backtracking on some of its recent cuts. After laying off 10, 000 employees, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that some programs and jobs were terminated by mistake. This news came as a surprise to many, including Erik Svendsen, the direct

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Apr 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Encryption: Not Quite What It Seems

The internet giant, Google, recently revealed that they are introducing a new feature for Gmail users. This feature is supposed to encrypt messages from start to finish. However, it's not as secure as it sounds. Let's break down what this new service does and what it doesn't do. Google's new encryp

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Apr 04 2025WEATHER

Deadly Storms Strike the US South

The US South is facing a severe weather crisis. The storms have already claimed at least four lives. The storms have been particularly brutal in Western Tennessee and Missouri. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about the potential for more fatalities. The storms have caused signif

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Canada's Trade War: Car Tariffs and Factory Shutdowns

Canada has taken a stand against the United States by imposing a 25% tax on American-made vehicles. This move comes as a direct response to the tariffs that the U. S. has placed on Canadian cars. The tariffs took effect on a Thursday morning, and Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the r

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