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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Musk's Money: Built on Science, Now Threatening It

Elon Musk has become a household name, but his success story isn't as straightforward as it seems. Musk's wealth is built on the back of taxpayer-funded research. Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have benefited greatly from government loans and tax credits. Musk has a history of criticizing feder

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Feb 15 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: Banks vs. Crypto Firms

In 2023, the crypto world faced a major shakeup. Anchorage Digital, a prominent crypto company, suddenly found itself without a bank. One day, their bank account was there, the next, it was gone. No warning, no explanation. This wasn't an isolated incident. Many crypto firms faced the same issue, a

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Why First-Year College Women May Not Report Sexual Assault

First-year college women face a high risk of sexual assault. Resident assistants (RAs) in dorms can help connect victims with support services. A study looked at why some women might not tell RAs about their experiences. The study asked 374 first-year college women about their experiences and thoug

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Feb 14 2025BUSINESS

Target's Big Change: Family's Surprise and Concern

The Dayton sisters, Anne and Lucy, recently expressed their surprise and concern over Target's decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This change came after President Donald Trump's election. The sisters, daughters of Bruce Dayton, who helped expand Target, wrote letter

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

The Power Struggle Over Federal Funds

The Senate's confirmation hearing for the new education secretary, Linda McMahon, turned into a heated debate over who controls federal funds. Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, questioned McMahon about how she would handle a situation where the president or a powerful businessman lik

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Big Win: A Controversial Health Chief

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate has given the green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision came after a heated debate and a close vote of 52-48, mostly along party lines. Mitch McConnell, a key Republican senator from

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Breaking the Cycle: Lebanon's Peace in the Balance

Lebanon's fragile peace hangs in the balance. The 60-day ceasefire, initially set to end on January 26, has been extended to February 18. But is this enough to ensure lasting peace? Israel has maintained its presence in Lebanon, and small skirmishes have already begun to threaten the fragile calm. T

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Feb 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: New Faces and Old Favorites

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced its 2025 nominees, and there are some big surprises this year. The list includes 14 artists, with eight making their first appearance on the ballot. This year's nominees span various genres and eras, from the classic rock of Bad Company and Joe Cocker

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's AI Takeover: A New Era of Government?

Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul, has set his sights on a grand experiment: transforming the U. S. government into a high-tech, AI-driven machine. Imagine a world where federal employees are replaced by chatbots and algorithms. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is already making

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Massive Funding Drop Kind of scary stuff happened at the Department of Education.

The Education Department - a critical institution for public schools - has faced a huge blow recently. A team run by the exubetant Elon Musk, often referred to as the wrongfully powerful "DOGE people" made major cuts. These budget slashes exceeded a billion dollars! The DOGE people presented n

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