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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

A Lisa Simpson Situation: Kennedy Cousins Clash Over Health Nomination

Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Nomination: A Closer Look

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a 71-year-old member of a well-known Democratic family, is facing his first confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Trump. This hearing will take place in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Kennedy has been in the public e

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Jan 29 2025CRIME

Five Years On: How Americans Feel About Using DNA to Solve Crimes

In 2018, when law enforcement first used a technique called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) to catch the Golden State Killer, many Americans were on board. A survey at the time showed that most people supported using DNA to solve violent crimes. Five years later, FIGG has helped clos

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Transgender Troops Fight Back Against Trump's Ban

Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Caroline Kennedy's Warning: RFK Jr. Unfit for Health Secretary

Caroline Kennedy didn’t mince words in her letter to senators. Her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is not the right choice for health secretary, she said. She called him a "dangerous influence" with a history of spreading misinformation about vaccines. Kennedy detailed her cousin's past drug addicti

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

What Should We Ask Robert F. Kennedy Jr. About Vaccines and Public Health?

Recently, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the position of health and human services secretary has caused a lot of buzz. Experts from various fields and ideologies have come together to highlight important questions he should answer before taking on this role, which manages a budget of $1

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Jan 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fatty Acids in Dolphins and Porpoises: A Warning Signal

In the busy waters of the northern South China Sea, scientists have been studying something unusual happening to dolphins and porpoises. They found high levels of something called organohalogen contaminants (OHCs) in these marine mammals. These OHCs can mess with the body's fatty acid (FAs) levels,

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Cleaning Old Oil: Which Bioremediation Methods Are Best?

You've probably heard that oil spills are bad news. But did you know that cleaning up these spills can also have hidden environmental impacts? A study in Iran's Khuzestan province looked at different ways to clean up old oil in super salty soil. They found that some methods might do more harm than g

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Is RFK Jr. the Right Choice for HHS? His Confirmation Date Revealed

Ever since Donald Trump was elected president in November 2024, people have been wondering who he would choose to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Recently, Trump announced his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , widely known as RFK Jr. , for this key role. Trump believes th

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's Money Matters: Debts and Deals Await HHS Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , nominated by President Trump for the Health and Human Services Secretary role, is facing a mix of debt and income as he awaits confirmation. His financial disclosures show he owes millions, including a significant amount on his American Express card and multiple mortgages. Ho

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