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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Senators Get Late Briefing on Iran Strikes, Democrats Fume Over Secrecy

Senators in the US are finally getting a classified briefing about the recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but not without some drama. The White House had to push back the original schedule, which has Democrats pretty upset. They say the administration is keeping them in the dark, especially sin

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Moon Rocket: A Test That Went Boom

NASA's big Moon rocket, the SLS, might not have a long future. The current U. S. administration wants to stop using it after just three trips, while some lawmakers want to extend it to five. But realistically, it's unlikely to fly more than that, and if it does, it won't happen before 2040. The SLS

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

A Bold Attempt: Faith Kipyegon's Near-Miss at the 4-Minute Mile

Faith Kipyegon, a star athlete from Kenya, recently took on a huge challenge: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes. She pushed herself to the limit but fell just short, clocking in at 4:06. 91. Even though it wasn't a record-breaking time, it was still her personal best. The ev

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Wake County's Rabies Alert: Stay Safe, Stay Informed

Wake County is facing a serious issue with rabies. A fox that bit a man on Tuesday was found to have rabies on Wednesday. This is the fourth case this month. The attack happened near Pulley Town Road and Thornburg Drive in Wake Forest. Animal Control was called in to catch the fox and test it. Lucki

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

New York Mayor Race: Cuomo's Unexpected Move

Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary.

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Shape Matters in Measuring Skin Heat During Workouts

Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

What's the Real Deal with Iran's Nuclear Sites?

Iran's nuclear program has taken some serious hits recently. American and Israeli forces have been targeting key sites, but how much damage was actually done? Opinions vary. Fordo, a major enrichment site, is buried deep inside a mountain. It's got thousands of centrifuges working on uranium. The U

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Strikes on Iran: What Senators Really Think

After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Bumpy Road to Recovery

Nike's shares got a big boost recently, jumping over 10% after hours. This happened even though the company reported some of its worst results in years. Investors seem hopeful that Nike's new plans might finally start working. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, came back from retirement to lead Nike.

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise in Utah: What You Need to Know

Utah is facing a growing measles outbreak, with two more people, including a child, recently diagnosed. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to five. The unvaccinated individuals, from Utah County and southern Utah, have raised concerns among health officials. Two of the infected are preg

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