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May 28 2025HEALTH

The Muscle-Building Potential of a New Protein Source

The environmental impact of traditional protein sources is a growing worry. This has sparked interest in exploring alternative proteins. One such alternative is a protein derived from recombinant bovine β-lactoglobulin, or rBLG for short. This protein is not from cows or plants. It is made in a lab.

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May 27 2025POLITICS

France's Big Step Towards End-of-Life Choices

France is taking a significant step in allowing adults with no cure in sight to use lethal drugs. This is a big deal, as it's been a hot topic for a while. The lower house of France's parliament gave the green light to this bill. This vote is a major milestone, but there's still a ways to go before

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May 27 2025POLITICS

New Visa Rules: How Social Media Could Affect Student Visas

The Trump administration has made a big change to student visa rules. US embassies around the world have been told to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This is part of a new plan to check the social media accounts of all international students applying for visas. The goal is t

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May 27 2025CRIME

Olympic Star Mary Lou Retton Faces Legal Trouble

Mary Lou Retton, a name synonymous with gymnastics glory, recently found herself in a different kind of spotlight. The former Olympic champion was charged with driving under the influence in West Virginia. The incident, which took place on May 17, has left many wondering about the circumstances lead

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May 27 2025POLITICS

New York's Traffic Battle: Judge Keeps Congestion Pricing Alive

A judge recently stepped in to keep New York City's congestion pricing plan on track. This plan charges drivers to enter a busy part of Manhattan. The judge's decision means the plan will stay active until at least June 9. This is a big deal because the Trump administration had been trying to sto

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Harvard University Faces Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump government has taken a significant step. It is instructing federal agencies to end any remaining contracts with Harvard University. This move comes after the government already stopped over 2. 6 billion dollars in federal research grants to the prestigious Ivy League school. Harvard has b

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Harvard University Faces Federal Funding Freeze

The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in rem

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Sleep Patterns and Teen Mental Health: The Hidden Link

Sleep issues can be a big deal for teens. They can lead to some pretty serious mental health problems. One big issue is something called psychotic-like experiences, or PLEs. These are things like hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there. It's important to understand how sleep problems can l

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May 27 2025EDUCATION

How Shanghai's Teens View Their Future Jobs

In the bustling city of Shanghai, schools are more than just places for learning. They are the launching pads that prepare young people for their future careers. For many years, China followed a socialist approach to education, focusing on equality and preparing students for work from an early age.

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May 27 2025HEALTH

The Future of Medical AI: Beyond Simple Tests

Medical AI systems are becoming more advanced. They can handle a wide range of tasks. This is great, but there are some big questions. How do we know these systems are safe and useful? Right now, most tests use benchmarks. These benchmarks can have problems. They might use the same data that the AI

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