POLICY

Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Is Northwest Indiana's Environment in Danger?

More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Realism over Ideals: The Path for Scientific Progress

In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h

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Feb 06 2025OPINION

Elon Musk: Peace Prize or Censorship King?

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter), has had a rocky relationship with free speech since taking over the social media platform in 2022. Musk's journey with X began with a promise to rescue it from what he saw as left-wing censorship. He envisioned a "common dig

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Journey Home

The White House's military transport plane flew hundreds of miles back to India with 104 Indian citizens aboard, in the middle of the night. These were not tourists or business travellers. They were migrants who had entered the United States illegally. The flight

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

Tariff Tussles Test Equity Markets

Have you heard about the wild ride in the equity market lately? The S&P 500, which is a popular way to track the performance of U. S. stocks, held steady. This is surprising because there's been this drama around tariffs. Tariffs are like additional taxes on goods coming into the country. It's l

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Feb 05 2025CRYPTO

The tale of the money tree

In a recent move, big change is happening to the rules for digital money. The digital money, also known as cryptocurrency, is a hot topic for many. Pay attention because this is not just about one company, but how people all around are handling their money. There is a new focus on how to keep thi

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Feb 05 2025RELIGION

Salatiga City- a haven of acceptance in diversity

Salatiga, Indonesia is not your average town. People here are no strangers to respecting others despite differences in beliefs. Given the right recipe of tolerance, this vibrant city has crafted harmony. Let"s zero in on how they"ve done it. First, imagine an all-inclusive approach to fair treatme

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Feb 05 2025OPINION

Trump's Push to Curb DEIA

President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in te

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Keeping the Tab on Education

Let's dive into some big spending by the Department of Education. They've been handing out hundreds of millions in grants to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in public school classrooms. This grant money goes to support racial minorities. It's a push to make sure schools are fair and

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Federal Health Agencies In Limbo

Picture this: federal health agencies, usually buzzing with updates, are suddenly quiet. No, this isn’t a power outage. It’s a communications blackout. These agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are supposed to

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