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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Austrian Political Impasse: Nehammer Steps Down as Coalition Talks Fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer decided to step down after attempts to form a new government fell apart for the second time. The People's Party, which Nehammer leads, ended negotiations with the Social Democrats, blaming "destructive forces" within the Social Democratic Party for the failure. The

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Team: Will They Bend to His Will?

On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump pressured Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the Electoral College votes. Pence said no, and that was the end of their useful relationship. Now, Trump is choosing key people for his second term. He wants folks who will do what he says, no matter what the rules are

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

The Challenges of a Split House: A New Speaker’s Struggle

Mike Johnson, the newly appointed House Speaker, isn’t having an easy time. He barely squeezed into the job, with some Republicans only backing him at the last minute. These rebels want promises on spending reductions and a say in major laws. Johnson agreed to create committees to trim government wa

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Health Help in Surprising Places: How Barbershops Can Boost African-American Health

Did you know that the humble barbershop could play a significant role in improving African-American health? These neighborhood gathering spots have long been important cultural centers. Now, they're stepping up to tackle major health issues like access to care and trust in the medical system. Withou

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

California's Crackdown on Junk Food: What You Need to Know

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a stand against ultra-processed foods in California. He recently signed an executive order aimed at reducing the availability of these harmful foods. Ultra-processed foods, like packaged chips and sugary drinks, are common in the U. S. and can cause health issues like

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Fighting Superbugs: Should a Scientific Panel Be Independent or Intergovernmental?

The world needs a solid plan to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means turning the best scientific evidence into actionable policies. In 2024, the United Nations highlighted the need for a scientific panel on AMR. This panel could fill crucial gaps in global coordinat

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Food Security and Costs: What Does Resilience Really Mean?

Have you ever wondered why everyone's talking about "resilience"? In the UK, the government uses this word a lot when discussing food security and high living costs. But what does it actually mean? And does it match what people think? To find out, we looked at government speeches and research fundin

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants and the U. S. Government: Reviving Nuclear Power

Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are investing in nuclear energy to reduce their carbon footprint. The U. S. government is supporting this with funding for small modular reactors. Environmental groups are still concerned about safety and waste disposal. The U. S. Department of

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Economics 101: What Policymakers and Voters Need to Know

Everyone's been talking about the economy during the recent election. Both sides promised to take on inflation and globalization, but can they really control these big issues? Not directly. What they can do is help working families with wise policies. Now that one party has control of both Congress

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Dolphins' QB Huntley Gets Another Start: Tagovailoa's Hip Injury Keeps Him Out

Tyler Huntley will start for the Miami Dolphins again this week. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa won't play due to a hip injury. It's not a simple bruise, but a "unique muscle issue" that's keeping Tagovailoa sidelined. The coach wanted to be sure Tagovailoa doesn't risk a ser

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