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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Student Activist Faces Deportation After Challenging Trump's Orders

A PhD student at Cornell University recently took legal action against the Trump administration. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, is one of three students suing to stop Trump's orders targeting foreign students accused of "antisemitism. " Taal is pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies

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Mar 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is changing the way we track greenhouse gases

The fight against climate change is real. It is important to know just how much greenhouse gas is being pumped into the atmosphere. This is where life cycle assessment comes in. It is a way to measure the environmental impact of a product from start to finish. From the moment raw materials are d

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's U-Turn: A Law Firm's $40m Deal

Political maneuvers often lead to unexpected outcomes. The recent change of heart by former President Donald Trump is a case in point. Trump had initially targeted a prominent New York-based law firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. The firm had been under fire for its involvement i

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Judicial Showdown: A Judge's Unconventional Protest Against Gun Laws

A recent court case sparked controversy when a judge took a unique approach to express his disagreement. In a bold move, a judge from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit released a video of himself taking apart several guns. This was not just a casual demonstration. It was a direct cha

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Moon Mission: Blue Ghost's Bold Journey

The Blue Ghost spacecraft has just wrapped up a significant lunar mission. This mission, which spanned the duration of a full lunar day, or about two Earth weeks, took place on the moon's near side. The Blue Ghost spacecraft, roughly the size of a small car, carried out various experiments during it

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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Military Makes Key Gain in Khartoum

A significant shift occurred in Sudan's ongoing conflict. The Sudanese military announced it had regained control of the Republican Palace in Khartoum. This move is a big deal because the palace had been a stronghold for the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for nearly two years. The palace, a symbo

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Mar 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's AI Shuffle: New Leader for Siri

Apple is making big changes to its AI team. The company is putting Mike Rockwell, who leads the Vision Products Group, in charge of Siri. This move comes as Siri struggles to keep up with modern AI. The company is not happy with the current AI leader, John Giannandrea. This is why Giannandrea will

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Mar 21 2025SPORTS

Missouri vs Drake: A Clash of Titans in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is heating up, and one of the most anticipated matchups is between Missouri and Drake. This game is set to take place at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The Tigers, seeded sixth, are making their second appearance in three seasons under head coach Dennis Gates. However, th

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Mar 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's Legal Battle: Lively Strikes Back

Hollywood is buzzing with a high-stakes legal showdown. The spotlight is on Blake Lively, who is fighting back against a $400 million lawsuit. This move came right after her husband, Ryan Reynolds, took similar action. The lawsuit was filed by Justin Baldoni, who is accusing Lively of defamation. I

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

The Faith That Kept an Astronaut Grounded

Butch Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, spent 286 days in space. This was far longer than planned. He and his crewmate Sunita Williams were supposed to return home on June 13. However, technical problems with their spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner, delayed their return. They had to wait until a safer ship wa

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