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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Moon vs. Mars: Elon Musk's Vision vs. Congress's Plan

Fifty-three years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as part of the Apollo 11 mission, becoming the first humans to step on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress have their eyes set on seeing another American on the moon by 2027. However, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a differ

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fishing in Deep Waters: How Rising Fuel Prices are Affecting Ghana's Coastal Communities

Have you ever thought about how much fuel goes into getting fish from the ocean to your plate? In Ghana, small-scale fisherfolk are feeling the pinch as fuel prices climb. A recent study looked into how these price hikes are affecting their lives and the health of the marine environment. The study

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Assessing the Use of Pulse Oximeters by Community Health Workers in Rural Burundi

In the heart of rural Burundi, community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing healthcare to remote communities. One of their biggest challenges is accurately diagnosing childhood illnesses, especially pneumonia, due to the lack of sophisticated diagnostic tools. To tackle this, a p

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Stocks May Dip More After Friday's Drop

Last Friday's stock dip might not be over yet. Big shares like the Dow Jones lost almost 700 points, or about 1. 6%, after news about jobs made investors nervous that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates as much as they thought. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell more than 1. 5%. This means all three m

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pierz's Red Rooster Wins Big at Bloody Mary Fest

Pierz, Minnesota's Red Rooster Bar and Grill has done it again! They recently snagged first place at the Central Minnesota Bloody Mary festival, held at The Regency Venue in St. Cloud. This isn't their first rodeo, either. Red Rooster has been raking in awards across the state for years. Their secre

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Miami's New Defensive Coach: A Costly Bet with High Hopes

Mario Cristobal, the coach of the Miami Hurricanes, has a big task ahead. His team missed the playoffs last season due to a weak defense. So, he decided to make a change. He fired the defensive coordinator and hired a new one, Corey Hetherman, from the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Hetherman did a great

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Jan 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth: A Different Look at Their Relationship

When Meghan Markle joined the royal family, many members tried to help her fit in. But some things about her didn't sit well with them, including Queen Elizabeth. Meghan had nice things to say about the queen, like during her engagement interview and later with Oprah Winfrey. She praised the queen's

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Why is Alex Bregman Still Unsigned?

Last year, the baseball world was buzzing about the Boras Four, a group of top free agents. This year, the focus is on Alex Bregman, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. Despite his impressive career stats, Bregman is still unsigned. Why is that? Let's dive into the reasons. First, there

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Why JPMorgan Thinks These Stocks Will Struggle in 2025

JPMorgan has some stocks in mind that they think will face trouble in 2025. Stocks like Novavax, Airbnb, and Intel are on their list. The market has been tough lately, with big tech stocks losing favor. JPMorgan looked at stocks across different sectors, from healthcare to technology. Novavax, a vac

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

The Race to Release: What’s Happening with the Special Counsel’s Report?

As of now, Judge Cannon’s order is still in effect. It's scheduled to expire tonight at midnight. Lawyers for the government are asking Judge Cannon to extend this order. Meanwhile, the government’s appeal of the order is being handled by the Eleventh Circuit. It’s all pretty confusing, right? The

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