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Mar 29 2025WEATHER

South Texas Drowned: A Year's Rain in Two Days!

The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas faced a deluge. A massive downpour hit the region, dumping over a year's worth of rain in just two days. This led to severe flooding, with cars left stranded and people needing rescue. The heavy rain caused three deaths in Hidalgo County, and many people were tra

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

USAID's End: A Shift in Foreign Aid

The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially been shut down. This decision came after a lengthy process of budget cuts and restructuring. The State Department will now take over many of USAID's responsibilities. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline foreign aid

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Mar 29 2025SPORTS

Stefon Diggs: A New Chapter with the Patriots

Stefon Diggs has officially joined the New England Patriots on a three-year contract worth $69 million. This move comes after the veteran wide receiver considered a few other options but ultimately chose to sign with the Patriots. Diggs' decision was influenced by his impressive track record and his

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Mar 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Oscar Winners Stand Up for Filmmaker's Safety

The safety of filmmakers is under the spotlight after a disturbing event. A group of prominent actors have publicly criticized the Academy's response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal. This is the Palestinian filmmaker who, along with others, won an Oscar for co-directing "No Othe

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Mar 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11: Microsoft is making it mandatory to use a Microsoft account

Microsoft is tightening the rules. Soon, every Windows 11 device will need an internet-connected Microsoft account to get started. This move is part of a bigger push to enhance security and streamline the user experience. The company is removing a well-known workaround that allowed users to skip th

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Mar 29 2025FINANCE

Cloud Computing Giant CoreWeave Makes Its Market Debut

CoreWeave, a cloud computing firm supported by Nvidia, concluded its first day of trading on the Nasdaq at the same price it started at. This happened after a $1. 5 billion initial public offering. The company's shares, traded under the ticker CRWV, began at $39 on Friday, which was below the IPO pr

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Change Smithsonian's Story

The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call

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Mar 29 2025SCIENCE

Thrusters in the Spotlight: Starliner's Next Steps

Starliner, the spacecraft designed for human missions, has been grounded for over six months. NASA and Boeing are still figuring out if the next flight will carry astronauts or just cargo. The decision is far from finalized. The next launch is not expected until late this year or more likely in 2026

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Healing: A Look at Plastic Surgery's Impact on UK Health

Plastic surgery plays a crucial role in fixing injuries and improving lives. However, it also comes with a hefty price tag for the UK's healthcare system. The financial and health burdens are significant. The cost of treating plastic surgery-related conditions in the UK was a staggering 34. 3 billi

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Mar 29 2025SCIENCE

Particles Defy Gravity: The Mystery of Upstream Movement

The way particles move in liquids isn't always straightforward. It's easy to assume that particles just float along with the current. But there's a weird thing that happens sometimes. Particles can actually move against the flow, going upstream. This is what scientists call upstream contamination. I

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