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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Curitiba's Early Love for Sports and Health

The late 1800s and early 1900s were a time of change for Curitiba. This period saw a rise in activities that got people moving. These activities were not just for fun. They were also seen as a way to boost public health. Newspapers from that time show how sports and physical activities were linked t

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Robots Take Center Stage on Capitol Hill

In a show of bipartisan support, Capitol Hill recently hosted a gathering focused on American-made robotics. Among the stars of the show were two humanoid robots from Tesla, which drew quite the crowd. These robots weren't just standing there; they were waving their arms and even mimicking a famous

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

3, 800 years in the making: A small girl's big find

In a twist of fate, a young girl's curiosity led to a remarkable discovery in southern Israel. The girl, Ziv Nitzan, was just three years old when she stumbled upon a 3, 800-year-old treasure during a family trip to Tel Azekah. This site, located about 50 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is a mound of r

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Apr 02 2025CRIME

The Unseen Mistake That Sent a Man to a Foreign Prison

A man from Maryland is currently in a notorious prison in El Salvador. This happened because of a mistake made by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, has a wife and a 5-year-old child who are both U. S. citizens. His lawyers are fighting to bring him ba

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

TikTok's Future in the US: What's Next for the Popular App?

The fate of TikTok in the United States is still up in the air. A significant meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. The President will discuss potential investors who might buy a stake in the popular video-sharing app. This move could prevent TikTok from being banned in the country. The uncertainty s

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Federal Grants Frozen: Princeton Faces Scrutiny

Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

How CO2 Flooding Improves Oil Recovery

The way CO2 moves through oil reservoirs is key to boosting oil recovery and storing CO2. This process, known as immiscible CO2 flooding, is simple and cost-effective. But, there is a lack of understanding of how it behaves at the tiny pore scale, especially when temperature and pressure change toge

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

The Big Shake-Up: Health Department Faces Massive Layoffs

The Health and Human Services (HHS) department is going through a major overhaul. Thousands of employees are losing their jobs today. This is all part of a plan that could eventually lead to 10, 000 fewer workers in the department. This is a big deal because HHS is responsible for some pretty import

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Apr 01 2025FINANCE

The Wealthiest People in the World in 2025

The number of billionaires worldwide has hit an all-time high, according to a recent report. This year, a record 3, 028 individuals have made the list of the world's wealthiest people. They collectively possess a staggering $16. 1 trillion. This is a significant increase from last year, with an addi

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Senator's Marathon Speech: A Stand for Change

In the heart of the night, a senator took a stand. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, chose to speak his mind on the Senate floor. He began at 7 p. m. EDT on Monday, vowing to keep going until he could no longer stand. By Tuesday morning, he was still at it, with papers in hand and glasses per

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