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May 21 2025POLITICS

Political Tensions Flare Over Deportations and Diplomatic Ties

A heated debate unfolded in the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, focusing on deportation policies and diplomatic relations. The spotlight was on Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who faced tough questions from Senator Chris Van Hollen. The discussion revolved around the deportation of Kilmar Abrego

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Humpback Whales' Blind Spot

Humpback whales face a serious problem when it comes to spotting danger. Their eyes, which are about the size of a softball, don't provide them with clear vision. This isn't something that can be fixed with glasses, unfortunately. This is a big deal because it makes them more likely to run into boat

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Maine's Lawmaker: Free Speech or Bullying?

A recent Supreme Court decision has stirred up a debate about free speech and representation. The court's ruling involves a Maine lawmaker, Laurel Libby, who faced punishment for posting a picture of a transgender high school athlete on social media. Libby's actions were meant to protest against tra

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

How Love Pairs Handle Emotions Over Time

Emotions are a big deal in any relationship. But how do couples handle them together? This is what researchers want to find out. They are looking at how couples help each other feel better or worse over different periods. These periods can be short, like a few seconds, or long, like months or even y

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May 20 2025POLITICS

EU's Solo Move: Tightening the Screws on Russia

The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly ag

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Fall Vaccine Shifts: Who Gets the Shot?

The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up for significant changes in how Covid vaccines are distributed and who can receive them this fall. The FDA is pushing for new clinical trials that include placebo groups. This means some participants will receive the actual vaccine, while others get a h

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

Space Station Microbes: Earth's New Neighbors?

Chinese researchers have found something unusual in space. A new type of bacteria has been discovered on the Tiangong space station. This bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, is not found on Earth. It is a relative of a common Earth bacteria, but it has changed to live in space. This is not th

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Oil Smuggling Fleet Faces New Hurdles

The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Immigration Enforcement in Massachusetts: Recent Raids and Controversies

In a recent move, federal immigration officers picked up eleven individuals working for a roofing company in Lowell. This operation was part of a broader effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to tackle alleged hiring violations by the company. The exact name of the roofing business and

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May 20 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Link: Fat, Muscle, and Hormone Imbalances

The human body is a complex system. It's like a puzzle with many pieces. One piece of this puzzle is the fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR). This ratio is crucial in understanding how the body handles insulin and produces aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone that plays a big role in regulating blood pr

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