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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Zinc, Insecticide, and PFAS: How Common Pollutants Mess with Aquatic Critters' Appetites

Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Missing Voices in Childbirth Research

Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Maggie Cahill:Lynnwood rising in the world of Entertainment

Busy Bees Entertainment had something to Buzz about. They announced they had hired a new Creative Head for their Busy team. Cahnill is the right woman for the job where she will push the Netflix drama "Pulse" and more! Netflix isn't wasting any time with new projects under Bus

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

The Salt Substitute From The Sea

Too much sodium has health risks. This has pushed researchers to look for alternatives. One interesting option? Peptides from oysters. These tiny protein pieces can create a tasty umami flavor without all the sodium. Researchers looked at three of them: PQFAPEED, EEHPVLLTEA and DQAIPNKPE

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The US Department Lacks Leadership.

We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Uncertain Transitions: How Organization Structure Helps Veterans and Civilians

It is very tough to move jobs, especially when you have no clue what will happen next. In a new work environment, one might feel lost and out of control. This is a problem faced by many military veterans transitioning to civilian jobs. People may look for a sense of stability and control when f

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sharks in Aussie Waters: A Rising Concern.

In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters nea

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk as a government member

The billionaire Elon Musk has taken on a unique role within the government. His title is 'special government employee. ' This means he is not a full-time worker, neither is he a volunteer. He has a specific time commitment to the government, with a limit of 130 days in a single year and no pay. Mus

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Feb 03 2025SPORTS

NBA Stars Shuffled in Surprise Trade

Don't look now, but there's been a shocker in the NBA. Older Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis found themselves swapped clubs. Since 2019, Anthony Davis wanted to play with his team more in Los Angeles. Luka was suddenly gone from Dallas. He will replace LeBron James and missed out on playing in

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