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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Treasury's Response to Elon Musk's Access to Payment Systems

The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

Cold Water Search: The End of a Tragic Journey

The sad news came Tuesday. All but one of the 67 victims from the Potomac plane crash last week have been recovered. The city officials tried to be nice when they said, "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims as they deal with this terrible loss. " They also promised to help in any way th

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

U. S. Citizens Headed to El Salvador's Maximum Security Prison: A Fresh Perspective

Imagine a prison with no windows and the worst conditions possible. This is the reality of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The prison holds over 15, 000 inmates, many of whom are involved in brutal gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. Recently, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

Sweden's Shocking Rise in Disastrous violence goes to Consequence

In Sweden's heartland saw an unsettling turn of events on September 1, 2020 just weeks away from school's exam. The horror went well beyond anything yet. The country never seen. Horrible violence struck the calm city of Örebro. The big numbers of the death toll created the scariest ever to

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Wildfire Smoke: Can Policy and Bigger Pics Help?

Wildfires have been raging across the United States and Canada, spewing smoke. This smoke has made air quality worse in some regions of the U. S. , particularly in the west. The Environmental Protection Agency has an 'Exceptional Events' rule, which allows states to ignore pollution monito

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Boosting Pregnancy Weight Gain with Meds

Pregnancy can be tough, and not gaining enough weight can cause problems for both mom and baby. In Malawi, from 2003 to 2006, researchers wanted to see if giving pregnant women certain medicines could help them gain more weight and reduce anemia. The study focused on women who were in their second

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Little Brains, Big Screens: What's the Verdict?

Little kids are curious and soak up everything around them. Screens are everywhere these days, from TV to tablets. It's natural to wonder how all this screen time affects their language skills. Researchers jumped in to see if the time toddlers spend on screens impacts their language and how they t

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

3D Food Printing: Mixing Plants and Animals for a Better Bite

Imagine a world where food is printed like a document, but tastier and healthier. This is the promise of 3D food printing. It's a fun way to make food, but it's also a tool for creating personalized meals that meet specific nutritional needs. One big hurdle in the 3D food printing world is

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Genes, Bias, and School: Can a Test Decide Your Future?

Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star Takes the Spotlight: Cannes Film Festival’s New Leader

A prominent French actress, Juliette Binoche, is stepping into a new role. She's taking over as jury president for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This isn't just any festival; it's the world's most prestigious one. This year, Cannes is showcasing leadership by a woman for the second time in a row.

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