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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Feds Fight Back Against Mass Layoffs

A federal judge in San Francisco recently stepped in to halt the mass firings of federal probationary employees. This decision came as a relief to labor unions and organizations who had sued to stop the Trump administration’s aggressive workforce reduction plans. The judge’s ruling specifically targ

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Military Orders: Transgender Troops in the Crosshairs

The Pentagon has given military branches a tight deadline. They have 30 days to figure out how to identify transgender service members for removal. This task is huge and complicated. It might rely on troops self-reporting or colleagues reporting each other. The order comes from a memo sent to Defen

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Feb 28 2025LIFESTYLE

Life in Uniform vs. Campus Life: Two Different Worlds

Imagine two worlds: one where every second matters and orders are everything, and another where you can take your time and enjoy the moment. That's military life versus college life. In the military, trainees are always on the go. They must be ready to act at a moment's notice. This is far from the

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Transgender Troops Face Uncertain Future

The Pentagon has a new plan. It will force out transgender service members who don't fit certain rules. This news comes from a court document released recently. The policy states that service members with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, or those showing symptoms, will be kicked out. The policy also

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Power of 2D Materials in Electronics

A new method has been developed to understand how 2D materials work in electronic devices. These materials, known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are becoming very popular in optoelectronics. The challenge is to see how their structure affects their electrical performance. The key is to

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Feb 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Tiny Powerhouse: Gaming and Local AI

A well-known brand for its modular, fixable laptops has just released its first desktop computer. This compact desktop PC is packed with impressive features. It is designed to handle both gaming and running large language models locally. The standout feature of this desktop is its internal comp

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

The Future of Biosimilars: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Market

Biosimilars are like generic versions of biologic drugs. They are almost identical to the original biologic drug, known as the reference product. The first biosimilar hit the market in 2006. Since then, the path to creating and using biosimilars has faced many hurdles. These challenges can lead to p

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Fasting and Diabetes: How a New Medication Helps

Ramadan is a time when many Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. This can be tough for people with type 2 diabetes. Their blood sugar levels can go up and down a lot because they skip meals and change their medication times. This can make managing their diabetes harder. One medication that has been he

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Government Shake-Up: Trump and Musk's Push for Accountability

The White House has been buzzing with activity as President Trump and Elon Musk team up to shake things up in the federal workforce. Musk, leading the charge, demanded federal employees list their recent accomplishments or face potential termination. The demand, however, was met with confusion and

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Feb 25 2025CRIME

Security Guards Face Backlash After Town Hall Incident

In a surprising turn of events, a woman who was forcefully removed from a town hall meeting in Coeur d'Alene is now off the hook. Teresa Borrenpohl was initially cited for battery after biting one of the security guards who dragged her out of the auditorium. The city prosecutors have decided to dr

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