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Apr 19 2025SPORTS

The 2025 NBA Playoffs: Pacers vs. Bucks

The 2025 NBA playoffs are starting with a bang, featuring a repeat of last year's first-round matchup. The Indiana Pacers, seeded fourth, will host the fifth-seeded Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers won their last encounter in six games, but Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined due

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Apr 19 2025SPORTS

The 2025 NBA Playoff Showdown: Who Will Shine?

The 2025 NBA playoffs are all set to kick off. The final spots have been filled by the Warriors, Magic, Heat, and Grizzlies after an intense Play-In Tournament. This year's playoffs feature some exciting first-round matchups that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The Western Confere

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

The CFPB's Fight for Survival

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tight spot. Over 1, 400 of its employees were about to be shown the door. But a judge stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " The Trump administration wanted to cut about 90% of the agency's workforce. But Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D

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Apr 19 2025SPORTS

Canadians Face Uphill Battle in Stanley Cup Chase

The Stanley Cup race is heating up, and it's anyone's guess who will take home the trophy. The last four seasons have seen four different teams claim victory, and this year's competition is shaping up to be just as unpredictable. The defending champions, the Florida Panthers, and the 2022 winners, t

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

The CFPB's Fate Hangs in the Balance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tough spot. A federal judge has put a hold on a plan to fire a huge chunk of its staff. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been trying to reshape the bureau since taking office. The CFPB was created after the 2008 financia

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Apr 18 2025BUSINESS

A Biotech Firm's Pivot: 90% Job Cuts and a Shift in Strategy

Mural Oncology plc, a biotech firm based in Waltham, is undergoing a major overhaul. The company has decided to halt the development of its primary cancer treatment, nemvaleukin. This move is part of a broader strategy to explore new directions for the firm. The decision to stop developing nemvaleu

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Apr 12 2025SPORTS

Final Day NBA Season: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Playing for Pride

The final day of the NBA season is here, and the Western Conference is still up in the air. Eight teams are in the mix for the last four playoff spots. The Eastern Conference, however, is all set. No games in the East matter for playoff positioning. The real action starts at 3:30 p. m. ET, with eigh

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Apr 11 2025SCIENCE

The Sun's Storms and Our Grid: A Wake-Up Call

Solar storms are a big deal. They can mess with our power grids, GPS signals, and even satellites. Imagine a storm so strong it could cause a trillion-dollar disaster. That's what some experts are worried about. In 2024, a series of solar storms, known as the Gannon Storm, hit Earth. It was the firs

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at JCPenney's New Parent Company

Catalyst Brands is making some tough decisions. The company, which is the new owner of JCPenney, is cutting 9% of its corporate jobs. This is the second round of layoffs in just a few months. So, what's going on? Catalyst Brands is in the middle of a big review. They're looking at all parts of the

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

The Uncertain Future of Health Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is in turmoil. It's not just about the recent mass layoffs. It's about the programs that are now at risk. Programs that deal with mental health, smoking effects, and birth defects. These programs were set up by Congress. They get money from Congress too. B

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