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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Texas Aims to Ban THC Products Next Year

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Space Force: Are We Getting There?

Back in 2019, President Trump folded the Space Force into the Department of the Air Force. The idea was to have it grow with Air Force support until it could stand on its own. But is this plan working out? Some say it's just fine. The Air Force has helped a lot. But others think it's time for Space

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Barnier's Budget Battle: A Race Against Time

France is on the brink of a political storm. Prime Minister Barnier, who took office in September, has a big task ahead: reducing France’s budget deficit. His plan? A budget with €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts. But here’s where things get tricky. Barnier tried to use a constitutiona

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Mysterious Illness in Congo: Unraveling the Unknown

In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Musk and Ramaswamy's Mission: Save Money, Solve Woes

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on a mission to find and fix the most wasteful parts of the government. They believe they can save the US billions of dollars each year. This isn't easy, but if they succeed, it could help many Americans live better lives. President Trump once said their Department

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

French Government Faces Make-or-Break Vote

French lawmakers stirred up a potential government shake-up on Monday. They introduced a no-confidence motion targeting Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This move could lead to the far-right party taking the helm. The trigger? Barnier's 2025 budget plan, which includes hefty tax hikes and spending cut

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Dec 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Powering Up: Why Battery Tech Matters for a Greener Future

Rechargeable batteries aren't just for fancy gadgets anymore. They're crucial for making our world greener and achieving global net-zero goals. But investing in battery technology isn't simple. It's complex and involves many fields, requiring collaboration between universities, businesses, governmen

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Syria's Aleppo Under Attack Again

In Syria, something big just happened. Islamist rebels, led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have stormed into some neighborhoods of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city. They've been fighting the government's military forces since Friday. This is a big deal because it's the first

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Plan: Wall Street's Split Reaction

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, is causing a stir on Wall Street. While some bankers are excited about potential deregulation and cuts, others are skeptical. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan sees bankers celebrating, hoping for less regulation. But, hedge

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