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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Jerome Powell Talks Fed Independence in Dallas

Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po

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Nov 14 2024WEATHER

Malaga Floods: A Month of Rain in an Hour

Last week, Malaga, a city in Spain's Andalusia region, experienced a sudden deluge. In just one hour, it received nearly a month's worth of rain. This rapid downpour led to the evacuation of almost 3, 000 people and a thousand homes near the Guadalhorce riverbank. The Spanish meteorological agency,

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

How Being Small Led to Big Politics

Lauren Boebert stands 5 feet tall and weighs just 100 pounds. Despite her small stature, it's become a significant part of her political identity. As a Colorado congresswoman, she uses her height to advocate for personal protection and gun rights. She openly carries a gun, not as a fashion statement

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Travelers on ISS Are Healthy, Despite Rumors

Last week, some news websites like The Daily Mail and The New York Post claimed that astronaut Suni Williams was sick. They even said her colleague, Butch Wilmore, might be losing weight. NASA quickly cleared things up, saying all astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are doing well. T

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

NYC Mayor Adams Seen with Potential Witness at Charity Event

Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made an unexpected appearance at a food giveaway event in Manhattan. The same event was attended by a Turkish businessman named Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who is involved in a separate legal case. Korkmaz is suspected to be a potential witness against Mayor Adam

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

“Ultrasonic vs. Electrocautery: A Comparison in Emergency Gallbladder Surgery”

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure to remove the gallbladder. Normally, surgeons use electrocautery, but ultrasonic dissection might be a better option. Electrocautery uses heat to cut and cauterize tissues, while ultrasonic dissection uses vibrations. For planned surgeries, ultrason

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Two Chiefs Players Face Home Break-ins

Last month, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce experienced break-ins at their homes within a few days of each other, according to law enforcement reports. These incidents aren't what you hope for, particularly for professional athletes. The break-ins happened a

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Astronaut Sunita Williams Addresses Weight Loss Concerns in Space

Last week, a NASA photo of astronaut Sunita Williams, 59, raised concerns. She looked thin and her cheeks were sunken. But Williams, who's currently on a mission, says there's no need to worry. During a chat with the New England Sports Network Clubhouse Kids Show, she explained her appearance is due

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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

Amsterdam's Unexpected Clash: A Soccer Match's Surprising Aftermath

Last weekend, Amsterdam faced an unexpected challenge after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv didn't show the best behavior, which upset local residents. Things worsened when these fans began celebrating military actions, which the locals found offensive. T

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Is Science About Politics or Facts?

Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific

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