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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Defense Contractor's CEO: Big Donor, Bigger Questions

Kevin Stein, the CEO of TransDigm Group Inc. , has been making headlines, but not for the reasons you might think. This Ohio-based company, which supplies parts for military and commercial aircraft, has been under the microscope for years. Back in 2019, an audit revealed that TransDigm had made mill

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Shake Up California's Political Scene

Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte

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Jul 10 2025BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines: Adjusting to a Changing Travel Landscape

Delta Air Lines has had to adjust its plans for 2025. The company now expects lower profits because fewer people are booking flights than they thought. This is happening because there are too many flights available and people are waiting longer to make travel plans. Even though things are not as goo

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

A New Leader for Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Mario Cazzola has taken on a new role as an honorary editor for the journal Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. This is a big deal because it means he gets to help shape the future of research in this field. But what does this really mean for the world of respiratory medicine? First, let's talk

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

Astronauts on ISS Enjoy Science, Earth Views, and Polish Pierogi

A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

The Bright Side of Being a Mom in Cardiothoracic Surgery

People often talk about how tough it is for moms to work in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. They focus on the challenges and how it might affect family life. But what if there are some good things that come from it too? Let's look at the positive ways this career can shape family dynamics. First, bein

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

Cable Giants Shake Up the TV World: What's Next for A&E, Lifetime, and History?

Big changes are happening in the world of cable TV. Disney and Hearst, the owners of A&E, Lifetime, and History, have put these channels up for sale. This isn't the only shake-up happening. Other big companies like NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery are also selling off some of their TV channel

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Jul 08 2025OPINION

Tech Titans: Time to Share the Wealth for Bay Area Transit

The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least

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Jul 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cairo's Telecom Fire: A Costly Blaze

In Cairo, a recent fire at a major telecom building has left a significant impact. Four workers lost their lives, and many more were hurt. The fire caused major problems with phone and internet services across the city. The fire started at a key facility owned by Telecom Egypt. It was a big deal be

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Orangeburg Takes a Stand Against Hate

Orangeburg County is making a move to protect its residents. They are looking to pass a new rule. This rule would make it a minor crime to hurt or scare someone because of who they are. It covers things like race, religion, and more. If someone breaks this rule, they could go to jail for a month or

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