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Apr 16 2025SCIENCE

The Fluorescent Foe: Tracking COVID-19's Key Protein

The battle against COVID-19 has led to some clever tricks. One such trick is a new way to watch a key protein in the virus. This protein is called Mpro. It is super important for the virus to make copies of itself. Because it is so important, scientists are always on the lookout for ways to stop it.

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Apr 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Layered Soil Water Secrets in Dry Lands

In the dry, wind-swept regions of northwestern China, soil water movement is a mystery. The Hydrus-3D model has been used to shed light on this puzzle, focusing on how water moves through layered soils. These layers can be made of different materials, like loess or sand. The study looked at how w

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Three Viruses: The New Kids on the Block

There are three new viruses in town. They are called bufavirus, cutavirus, and tusavirus. They belong to the parvovirus family. They were first spotted in human poop. Since then, they have been linked to various health issues. Bufavirus has been connected to stomach problems and a type of skin

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

A New Star Rises in Dallas

Paige Bueckers is heading to the Dallas Wings. This is big news for both the team and the WNBA. The Wings are eager to bounce back from a disappointing season and are planning a move to a new arena. The WNBA is also on a roll, with last year's season breaking records in ratings, attendance, and merc

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Harvard vs. Trump: The Funding Freeze

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The Trump administration has frozen over $2. 2 billion in grants and contracts. This move came after Harvard's president, Alan Garber, refused to meet certain demands. These demands included eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, screening

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

The Man Stuck in the Wrong Place

A man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia is in big trouble. He was sent to El Salvador by mistake. This happened even though a court said he should not be sent there. Now, he is stuck in a tough prison in El Salvador. This prison is known for holding many gang members. The U. S. government is paying El Salv

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Apr 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Claude's New Tricks: Boosting Workplace Efficiency

The tech world is buzzing with the latest updates from Anthropic. They have rolled out two significant features that are set to change how people interact with their AI assistant, Claude. The first is a direct connection to Google Workspace tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs. This me

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Journalists Face Harsh Sentences in Russia

In Russia, four journalists have been sentenced to five years and six months in a penal colony. They were accused of working for a group led by Alexey Navalny, a well-known critic of the Kremlin. This group was banned by the Russian government. The journalists were Antonina Favorskaya, Sergei Kar

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

Atlanta and Orlando: Who's Headed to the Playoffs?

The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament is heating up with a crucial matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic. The winner of this game will secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and face the Boston Celtics next. The loser, however, isn't out just yet. They'll get another sh

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Waterbury's Century-Old Hardware Store Seeks New Owner

A well-known hardware store in Waterbury is on the market. The store has been a mainstay for a century. It is now looking for a new owner. The store, located on Chase Avenue, is up for sale for just under $2. 8 million. This includes the hardware store, a garden center, and a repair shop

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