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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

DeepSeek: Under worldwide scrutiny

While DeepSeek-R1 dazzled tech circles with its affordable AI capabilities, it seems like international regulators have some serious questions about its data practices. The trouble started when Chinese AI firm, DeepSeek, unveiled DeepSeek-R1. The model delivered top-notch AI performance, but only c

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Plane Seizure in the Caribbean: US Takes Another Step

In an unexpected move, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, seized a private jet owned by the Venezuelan government on Thursday. This isn’t a one-off event, though. It’s the second aircraft of its kind to be seized under his watch. The first one was taken back in September, also from the Dominican Re

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

College Dreams Take Flight: Local Teens Secure Athletic Futures

February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join co

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Latest Hit: A Korean Thriller in Colombia

Picture this: a young Korean guy moves to Colombia, and instead of finding a nice, quiet life, he stumbles into a world of crime. The movie is "Bogotá: City of the Lost, " and it's making waves on Netflix. The movie is not just about a Korean protagonist in a foreign land, it is about a yo

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Storm Warnings: What's Happening with America's Weather Service?

Imagine trying to track a hurricane when you're short on staff and facing major cuts. That's the reality for the National Weather Service (NWS). The agency, which helps keep Americans safe during storms, is facing big challenges. The NWS is dealing with low staffing levels. This isn't some

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Faith in Focus: Trump's New Drive to Protect Christians

The leader of the U. S. recently brought up a concern about anti-Christian actions. A committee led by Pam Bondi would see response from many groups and congress. This rise caught the attention of a committee in America with influence of many groups and congress. The calls to action were created aro

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Oscar Race Drama: Mexican Movie Loses Top Spot

The 2025 Oscar race for the Best International Feature Film has taken some unexpected turns. This year, the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here" has taken the lead in the race. The lead actress, Fernanda Torres, has been in the spotlight for her role as Eunice Paiva, a brave woman trying to find her hu

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Is Trump’s latest plan for Gaza a step too far?

Trump just made a big statement about Gaza. He wants to move 2. 2 million people out of the territory and let the US take control. This idea is not just shocking, it is also irresponsible. The US president, known for his bold moves, has raised eyebrows before, but this plan might be his most reckles

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Trump and Musk’s Shocking Shutdown Holds USAID Employees in Limbo

Imagine finding out your job might be gone, and you aren’t sure how to get home and paying fair compensation to the employees from the Unites States government. This is the reality now for thousands of employees who work for the U. S. Government, specifically the U. S. Agency for International Deve

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