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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Capital One Dodges a Bullet as CFPB Drops Case

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to drop its case against Capital One. This move comes after the bureau accused Capital One of misleading customers with two savings accounts that had similar names but very different interest rates. Customers were not informed about the sig

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Tate Brothers Touchdown in Florida: A Controversial Welcome

The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, found themselves in the spotlight again as they touched down in Florida. The duo, who are facing serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, were met with a less than warm welcome by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Celebrities Join the Fight Against Big Business

A group called the People's Union is rallying people to skip shopping at big retailers for a day. They want to show that everyday people have power over big corporations, politicians, and banks. This protest is all about fighting corruption and standing up for fairness. The group's leader, John Schw

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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 2025TECHNOLOGY

Social Media: The New Town Hall for Nigerian Citizens?

Nigeria is making strides in using social media for e-government services. This shift is part of a broader trend where technology is changing how people interact with their government. The study looked at how 1, 000 people from different local governments use social media for e-participation. The fi

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in Texas: What We Know and What It Means

In the heart of Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading among a close-knit religious community in Gaines County. This isn't just any outbreak; it's the largest one in the US so far this year. As of now, over 120 people have been affected, and sadly, one unvaccinated child has lost their life. T

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Small Towns vs. Big Cities: Who's Better at Healthcare?

Ever wondered if small towns or big cities do a better job with healthcare? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into a fascinating study that looked at 21 medical institutions in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019. The goal was to figure out how well these places balanced delivering medical services and mai

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Feb 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Safety: New Tech Predicts Harm to Microbes

Chemicals can be harmful to the environment, but testing each one is a slow process. Scientists have found a way to speed this up using something called graph neural networks (GNNs). These networks can predict how harmful a chemical might be to tiny microbes called nitrifiers. These microbes are imp

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Buddhist Temples: A Hidden Gem for Dementia Care

Buddhist temples are quietly becoming a lifeline for families caring for loved ones with dementia. These places of worship are stepping up to fill a gap in the community's support system. This is happening outside of the usual government-run programs. They are offering a unique space for caregiver

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Moms Speak Out: What Low-Income Families Really Need

Imagine being a mom trying to make ends meet. You're juggling kids, work, and a tight budget. What do you think about when you hear "government programs"? For many low-income mothers in the US, it's not just about paperwork and red tape. It's about real-life needs like affordable childcare and fun a

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