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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

NASA's Next Boss: The Musk Connection

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation had a lot of questions for Jared Isaacman, the man picked to lead NASA. One big topic was his friendship with Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX. This came up a lot during Isaacman's hearing on April 9, 2025. Several senators wanted to know mo

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Apr 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Secret of the Hardy Mosquitofish

The western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) stands out in polluted waters. It often thrives where other fish cannot. Why does this happen? This question has been explored in a recent study. Scientists looked at how different fish handle selenium. Selenium is a tricky element. It can be useful

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

Unexpected Discovery of Super-Earths in Distant Orbits

The universe just got a lot more interesting with the discovery of a new class of super-Earths. These are rocky planets bigger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. They are not where scientists thought they would be. They are not close to their stars like most super-Earths. Instead, they are muc

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Apr 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows Recall: A Privacy Puzzle

The tech world has been buzzing about Windows Recall for nearly a year. Now, it is finally ready to hit the market. Recall is a feature that continuously takes screenshots of a user's PC activity. It saves these screenshots and extracts text from them. This text is then stored in a searchable databa

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

How State Laws Shape Health Insurance Costs

The cost of health insurance can vary greatly from one state to another. This is not just due to differences in healthcare services. State-level consumer protection policies play a significant role in shaping these costs. These policies can affect the premiums people pay for Medigap plans. Medigap p

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Apr 25 2025CELEBRITIES

The Journey of Tina: A Texas Mom's Rise to Fame

Tina Knowles is a name that has become synonymous with style and success. She is the woman who helped shape the careers of her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange. But before the glitz and glamour, Tina was a small-town girl from Texas. She had a beauty shop and loved to cook for her family and friends.

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Semaglutide Showdown: FDA and Big Pharma Take On Compounders

The battle over semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, has reached a critical point. A federal judge in Texas recently ruled against compounding pharmacies, siding with a major drug manufacturer. This decision means that these pharmacies can no longer produce c

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Apr 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Old Star Wars Film Outshines New Releases

There is a lot of buzz around the film industry. A classic film is making waves again. The 20th anniversary rerelease of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith has taken the box office by storm. It earned $3. 4 million in just one day. This is a big deal because it beat out two new releases. T

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Apr 25 2025POLITICS

Why is Trump pushing Ukraine to give up Crimea?

A former U. S. president recently made waves by suggesting that Crimea will remain under Russian control. This statement came as a surprise to many, especially considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The former president made these comments during an interview, expressing his belief that Ukrain

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

Koi Fish: Unseen Taste Sensations

In the world of aquatics, koi fish are famous for their stunning colors and deep cultural roots. They are also big business in the world of fancy fish. Yet, when it comes to understanding their senses, especially taste, there is a lot of mystery. Most studies on fish senses have focused on other spe

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