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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Thwarts Massive Funding Freeze in Bold Ruling

In a decisive move last week, a federal judge in Rhode Island commanded the federal government to lift all frozen funds immediately. The directive from Judge John J McConnell Jr came after he noticed that federal officials were not following his earlier instructions to unfreeze billions of taxpayer

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Feb 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Challenge for Monster Battle Enthusiasts

Monster Hunter is a massive hit! But the folks behind the game, Capcom, are not just focusing on the monster-slaying fans who have been playing for over 20 years. The latest game, Monster Hunter Wilds, promises to be easier for new players, without missing out on the fun that long-term gamers have

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Stellar Space Alignment Discovered by Euclid Telescope

Something strangely wonderful happened recently. A never-before-seen galaxy was discovered. This galaxy’s existence was hinted at by a glowing ring of light around another nearby, well observed stellar body. The event was a result of an alignment among three celestial bodies. Whe

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Mineral Treasure: A New Frontier for US Aid

Ukraine, a country rich in natural resources, is attempting to strike a deal with the US for continued military support. This time, the carrot is its vast mineral deposits, which could provide valuable rare earth elements. These elements are crucial for many technologies we use daily, like smartphon

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Flags over Flavours: What the Media Has Got Wrong About Vaping

In 2023, Australia tightened vaping device sales to tackle youth use. The news media has been keeping an eye on vaping since 2018. Australian newspapers showed a lot of interest in it but were often more exciting than accurate. Every publication is different though. News Corp put out 242 articl

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Feb 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Columbia's New Food Hall: A Taste of Community

A new food hall, called Gather Cola, is set to make its debut in Columbia's BullStreet District. This isn't just about food. It's about creating a vibrant space where people can come together and enjoy a variety of local food vendors, shops, and entertainment options. The project

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

The Long Island Case Solved by Technology

On a chilly December day in 2003, a disturbing discovery was made on Long Island. Neighbors found the door of Edna Schubert's home in North Bay Shore, N. Y. , wide open. Inside, they saw a shattered window and papers flying in the wind. But the worst was yet to be seen. Edna Schubert, a 88-year-old

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Feb 11 2025WEATHER

Winter Storms March Towards US

Over the next few days, a trio of winter storms will sweep across the US, each bringing its own set of challenges. These storms will not just affect one area, but rather they will spread across the country. Starting close to Tuesday morning, the first storm will target the Plains and stretch to th

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Power of Therapist Responses

Psychotherapy is a complex dance between the patient and the therapist. One key move in this dance is how the therapist responds to the patient. Two common types of responses are therapist self-disclosure (TSD) and therapist self-involving (TSI) interventions. TSD involves the therapist sharing

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Feb 11 2025OPINION

Why Shutting Down USAID Could Be a Huge Mistake

USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha

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