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Apr 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Pig Farm Waste: A New Hope with Zeolite

Swine farms produce a lot of waste. This waste often contains antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant genes. These substances can harm the environment if not properly managed. A new method using modified zeolite and hydrogen peroxide shows promise in tackling this issue.

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First 100 Days: Promises Kept, Promises Broken

The first 100 days of Trump's return to office have been a flurry of activity, with a Republican-controlled Congress backing his moves. Trump has made significant changes, but the long-term effects are still uncertain. Some of his executive orders are just starting points for future actions. For ins

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

How Tariffs are Changing the Cost of Your Favorite Online Purchases

Tariffs have become a hot topic, especially when it comes to online shopping. The Chinese e-commerce business Shein has recently increased prices for its American customers. This move is a direct response to the tariff increases imposed by the U. S. government. This is not just about a few cents he

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Unseen Costs: The Hidden Price of Shopping on Temu

Shopping on Temu, a Chinese online store, has become a bit more complicated for U. S. buyers. The reason? Import charges have skyrocketed due to ongoing trade disputes. These extra fees can make the final price much higher than what's advertised. For example, a pack of men's shorts listed at $23. 61

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Apr 28 2025SCIENCE

The Blurry Line of Science Retractions

Scientific journals often pull back articles that have problems. This is how science fixes its own mistakes. Usually, this happens when there's cheating, honest blunders, or legal issues. But lately, there's a new trend. Some articles are getting retracted for political reasons. A journal called "Na

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

The Future of Health Research: A Worrying Shift

The National Institutes of Health, or NIH, is in a tough spot. A recent plan to slash its budget by over 40% has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. This move is part of a broader effort to downsize the federal government, led by the Department of Government Efficiency. The NIH is a bi

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Apr 28 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Numbers in Medicine

In 2024, the world of medicine saw some big changes. Researchers dug deep into how drugs affect people and the economy. This is what we call pharmacoeconomics. It is a big word. But it is just about how much money we spend on drugs and how well they work. It is important to know if a drug is worth t

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Balloons: Tradition or Trash?

In Louisiana, a heated discussion is happening. Some folks want to stop balloon releases. They think it is bad for the environment. Others say it is a way to honor loved ones. They think it is a way to cope with loss. The debate is about House Bill 581. It wants to make balloon releases illega

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Apr 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star's Journey: Karla Sofía Gascón on Freedom and Film

Karla Sofía Gascón is a name that has sparked conversations worldwide. She is known for her role in Emilia Pérez, a film that has made waves in the industry. Gascón is the first trans woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. This is a big deal. It shows how far the film industry has come in r

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel Targets Beirut

In a move that has reignited tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. This was not a random act of aggression. Israel claimed that the target was a Hezbollah storage facility holding "precision-guided missiles. " These missiles, according to Israel, po

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