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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

UK's Starmer Meets Zelenskyy: A Century of Support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently visited Kyiv, promising to strengthen ties with Ukraine in defense, science, energy, and trade. This visit marked his first as PM, following previous trips as the opposition leader. Starmer's pledge aims to ensure Ukraine's security for the next 100 years

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Zyn Pouches: A New Way to Nicotine, Less Harmful Than Cigarettes

You might have heard of Zyn pouches – they’re like tiny bags filled with nicotine, but without the smoke. The FDA just said these are safer than cigarettes and can now be sold in the US. Philip Morris, the company behind Zyn, had to promise not to advertise to kids. Only about 1. 8% of teens use the

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Jan 22 2025CELEBRITIES

The Cyrus Family Chats About Exes and Australians

Listen up, folks! Tish and Brandi Cyrus, Miley's mom and sister, had some interesting stuff to say in their podcast "Sorry We're Cyrus". They were chatting about men, and it seemed like they might be taking a little jab at Miley's ex, Liam Hemsworth. Brandi, who's 37, said something like, "Most men

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Bill Nelson Bids Farewell as NASA Chief, Ushering in New Era

In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 17: A Fresh Design Twist?

For a while now, Apple's iPhones have been looking pretty similar. The iPhone 16 didn't shake things up much, with only some minor changes like slightly bigger screens for the 'Pro' models. Some people might say these designs are getting a bit boring, and it's tough to tell new models apart from old

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Democratic States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Change

A group of 22 states, led by Democrats, and several civil rights groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, argues that this order goes against the 14th amendment of the US constitution, wh

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Netflix Prices Are Up, Subscribers Are Up Too

Netflix has decided to raise its prices after adding a record 19 million new subscribers in the last three months of 2024. This brings their total global subscribers to 302 million. The company credits its success to big events like the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games, as well as

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Jan 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Some Girls Might Consider Surgery

Have you ever thought about why some young women might decide to get cosmetic surgery? A study in China explored this question by looking at 605 female undergraduates. It turns out that strong feelings toward celebrities can play a big role. It's not just admiration, though. often, these feelings co

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Legendary and Patrick Wachsberger Launch 193: A New Film Venture

Legendary Entertainment, known for hits like "Dune, " is joining forces with Patrick Wachsberger, the Oscar-winning producer of "CODA, " to create a new film venture called 193. Wachsberger, who has a long history in the industry, will lead this new company as CEO. 193 will focus on making and selli

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