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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Special Elections: The Big Test for Trump and Musk

Tuesday's elections are a big deal. They will show how popular Trump's first few months in his second term really are. Plus, they'll test the power of his buddy, Elon Musk. Musk is the richest person in the world and is trying to shake up the US government. Two big races are happening in Florida. T

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Aid pours in, but Myanmar's medical supplies are running low

The death toll in Myanmar and Thailand has risen sharply since a powerful earthquake hit the region. The number of people killed in Myanmar has reached 1, 644. The number of injured people is 3, 408 and 139 people are still missing. The earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest ci

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Hungary Welcomes Netanyahu Despite ICC Charges

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has plans to visit Hungary. This trip is significant because the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The warrant accuses him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The visit is scheduled

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

The 3rd Term Talk: Trump's Ambition and the Constitution

The idea of serving more than two terms as president is not new. It has been discussed before. In fact, it was a hot topic in 2023. The 22nd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution clearly states that no one can be elected president more than twice. This rule was added in 1951, after Franklin D. Roo

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Mar 30 2025SCIENCE

Polar Pioneers: The First Humans to Fly Over Earth's Poles

The world is buzzing with excitement about a daring space adventure. Four brave individuals, led by a wealthy crypto investor, are preparing to orbit Earth over its poles. This mission, funded by a Maltese investor named Chun Wang, is a first in human space travel. The crew includes a Norwegian film

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Mar 30 2025EDUCATION

Nurses Need More Than Just Training For Death

Death is a tough topic. It is a part of life that many people avoid thinking about. For nurses, it is a reality they face often. Yet, nursing education often misses the mark when it comes to preparing nurses for this aspect of their job. Most of the focus is on how nurses handle dying patients.

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Mar 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flood Defense in Cities: A New Approach to Heavy Rainfall

Flooding is a big problem for cities in flat areas. Heavy rain can cause serious damage and put lives at risk. So, how can cities work together to handle this issue better? One idea is to use a system where cities in the same region help each other out. This system is based on how water moves throu

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Deadly Quake Strikes Myanmar

In Myanmar, the death toll from a recent earthquake has risen to over 1, 000 people. The quake, measuring 7. 7 on the Richter scale, hit near the country's second-largest city. The military-led government reported that 1, 002 people have died, with 2, 376 injured and 30 missing. The numbers could st

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Struggles: Expatriates and Their Families in a Global Health Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many issues. One of them is the hardship faced by expatriates and their families. This is especially true for those who live and work across borders. The pandemic has made their lives even more difficult. It has highlighted how different types of uncertaint

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin's Risky Dance with Loa Loa

Loa loa, a parasitic worm, has long been seen as relatively harmless. However, for those with high levels of microfilariae in their blood, taking ivermectin can lead to serious problems. These issues can range from mild to severe, with encephalopathy being a major concern. The current thinking is th

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