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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farm Pets & Dead Mosquito

It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin. Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else. But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used f

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wasps vs. Pesticides: Who Wins in the Battle for Bugs?

In the never-ending battle against pesky pests, scientists are always on the lookout for natural allies. One such ally is the tiny wasp, Trichogramma chilonis, which targets the eggs of the Helicoverpa species. These wasps are superheroes in tomato fields, where Helicoverpa pests can cause significa

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Double Standards in Honoring Black History

In 2025, while celebrating Black History Month, the same administration moves to end cultural events like this at the Defense Department. This shows a growing trend against programs aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Defense Department's decision bars militar

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Mysteries of Ovulation with a Finger Band

Imagine having a tiny gadget on your finger. This gadget calculates when you ovulate. It records the data from your finger. How cool is that? It is a device named Oura Ring. Oura calculates the exact ovulation date. This time is when you are most fertile. A person can use this for timing pregnancie

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Bargain at Costco: Unions and Workers Avoid Strike.

Imagine this: 18, 000 workers at Costco across the USA. Many of them were very ready to start a strike. They had voted and it was clear that most of them wanted to do it. The reason? They were fed up with wages and benefits that weren't matching up to what Costco was earning. A whopping $7. 4bn pro

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Young Guns: The Battle Over Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds

Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Did a Budget AI Model Shake Up the Tech World?

Did DeepSeek, a company from China, really get hold of high tech Nvidia chips without breaking the rules? The US is looking into whether DeepSeek used a workaround involving Singapore to get their hands on Nvidia's top chips. This all started when DeepSeek claimed they taught an AI model t

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Sky Anxieties: Regularly Close Encounters in the Air!

Flying is often seen as a breeze. Yet, recent information has brought to light some worrying facts. In 2023, there were too many incidents of near-collisions in the skies. Each instance was like a very close shave, not a something someone would talk about at a dinner party. This is

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