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Mar 15 2025FINANCE

Student Loan Repayment Plans: What's Going On?

Student loan borrowers are facing a tough time right now. The Education Department has pulled down applications for income-driven repayment plans. This change has left many people confused and worried, especially those who have lost their jobs. These plans are supposed to make monthly payments more

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Texas Oil Bash: Big Oil's Party Under Trump

The oil industry's biggest gathering in Texas was a mix of celebration and worry. The event, held in Houston, saw industry leaders boasting about their influence and the Trump administration's support for increased energy production. The mood was upbeat, with executives praising Trump's pol

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Mar 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mystery in the Water: How Mom's Exposure to a Chemical Affects Baby Fish

Ever wondered how chemicals in water can affect tiny fish babies? Researchers found something surprising. A chemical called TDtBPP, found in natural waters, can cause big problems for baby fish. This chemical can mess with the development of baby fish, causing them to have birth defects and even di

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions: Tesla's Warning on Tariffs

The electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has raised concerns about the potential backlash from other countries due to recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The company highlighted that U. S. exporters are particularly vulnerable when other nations respond to American trade actions. This is not the

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Mar 15 2025EDUCATION

Racial Preferences or Merit? The Big Question in Education

The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious unive

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Feline Flu Fears: Bird Flu's New Victims

Bird flu has been making headlines for a while now, but recently, it's taken a surprising turn. Two pet cats in New York City have sadly died after catching the virus. This isn't just a one-off incident. It's a sign that the virus is spreading more widely than before. The big question is, how did t

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Mar 15 2025CRIME

Guns and Self-Defense: How Often Do People Use Them?

The idea that people use guns to defend themselves is often used to support laws that make it easier to carry firearms. However, there's no clear agreement on just how often this happens. To understand this better, let's look at the numbers. The frequency of defensive gun use (DGU) is a hot

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Mar 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Powerful Solution for Toxic Metal Removal

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are like tiny, super-absorbent sponges designed to soak up harmful metals from water and gas. These sponges are made from a mix of metal clusters and organic linkers. The key to their effectiveness lies in the defects and amino groups added during their creation. Thes

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Unwelcome Melody: The Booing of a Vice President

The National Symphony Orchestra's concert at The Kennedy Center was anything but peaceful. The audience was not in the mood to be quiet. Loud booing erupted as Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance entered the concert hall. The crowd was not happy. The event was held on a Thursday nigh

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Amazon vs. FTC: A Confusing Back-and-Forth

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to r

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