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May 27 2025POLITICS

New Visa Rules: How Social Media Could Affect Student Visas

The Trump administration has made a big change to student visa rules. US embassies around the world have been told to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This is part of a new plan to check the social media accounts of all international students applying for visas. The goal is t

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May 27 2025CRIME

Olympic Star Mary Lou Retton Faces Legal Trouble

Mary Lou Retton, a name synonymous with gymnastics glory, recently found herself in a different kind of spotlight. The former Olympic champion was charged with driving under the influence in West Virginia. The incident, which took place on May 17, has left many wondering about the circumstances lead

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May 27 2025POLITICS

New York's Traffic Battle: Judge Keeps Congestion Pricing Alive

A judge recently stepped in to keep New York City's congestion pricing plan on track. This plan charges drivers to enter a busy part of Manhattan. The judge's decision means the plan will stay active until at least June 9. This is a big deal because the Trump administration had been trying to sto

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May 27 2025CRIME

A Swedish Man Faces New Charges for ISIS Atrocity

The Swedish legal system is taking a stand against terrorism. A man from Sweden is now facing serious charges. He is accused of playing a role in a brutal act committed by ISIS. The victim was a Jordanian pilot. This pilot was burned alive in Syria back in 2015. The man charged is Osama Krayem. He i

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Can Mobile Tech Help Break the Cycle of Overthinking?

Overthinking, or rumination, is a common issue in many mental health struggles. It is a pattern of repetitive, negative thoughts that feel hard to control. Researchers have looked into many reasons why people ruminate. One idea is that people try to avoid certain feelings or thoughts. This is called

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Harvard University Faces Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump government has taken a significant step. It is instructing federal agencies to end any remaining contracts with Harvard University. This move comes after the government already stopped over 2. 6 billion dollars in federal research grants to the prestigious Ivy League school. Harvard has b

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Harvard University Faces Federal Funding Freeze

The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against Harvard University. The federal government has ordered agencies to end their contracts with the university. This move, announced in a letter from the U. S. General Services Administration, aims to cancel an estimated 100 million USD in rem

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May 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Sensors: The Future of Touch Technology

The world of touch technology is buzzing with excitement over a new type of sensor. These sensors are called piezoionic sensors. They use the movement of ions within soft materials to turn physical touches into electrical signals. This makes them perfect for wearable gadgets, robotic skins, and inte

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May 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Future iPhones: A Year-by-Year Makeover

Apple has big plans for the iPhone. They are aiming to refresh the look and feel of their flagship device every year for the next three years. This is not just a minor tweak. The changes are set to be quite noticeable. The goal is to make the iPhone look and feel different each year, with a focu

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May 27 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Dance of Drugs and Targets

Drugs and their targets have a complex relationship. This is especially true for large molecules like monoclonal antibodies. These big molecules often stick tightly to their targets. This leads to unusual behavior in how the body processes the drug. At low doses, the body clears these drugs faster t

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