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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Billionaire's Second Shot at Leading NASA

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is back in the spotlight as the Senate prepares to revisit his nomination for NASA's top job. The Senate's Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on December 3rd to discuss his appointment. This isn't Isaacman's first rodeo; he was previously nominated by President Trump but faced a sudden withd...

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

A Divorce Drama That Reached for the Stars

In 2019, a story broke that seemed straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first ever crime committed in space. The tale involved a custody battle, identity theft, and an astronaut. However, the truth turned out to be much more down-to-earth. Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer, made serious accusations against her astronaut ex-wife, Annie McClain. Wo...

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

The Mystery of the Tesla: A Teen's Life Cut Short

In a shocking turn of events, a young girl's life was tragically cut short, and her body was found in a Tesla. The car, registered to a rising music star, was parked in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood. The discovery was made after a tow yard worker noticed a bad smell coming from the trunk. The victim was later identified as Celeste Rivas, a 15-year-old from Lake Els...

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Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Breaking Boundaries: Scientists Craft Human Bone Marrow Model

A significant breakthrough has occurred in the field of bioengineering. For the first time, scientists have created a realistic model of human bone marrow using only human cells. This achievement could revolutionize research, particularly in areas like blood cancer studies and drug testing, by reducing the need for animal models. The bone marrow, often called the bo...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Ailing American Held in Iran: A Family's Plea

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's family says he was stopped at the airport in May when he tried to go...

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Vena's Rapid Growth: A Standout in North America's Tech Scene

Vena, a standout in the tech world, has made it to the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. This list celebrates the fastest-growing companies in North America across various sectors, including technology, media, and life sciences. What makes Vena special? It's the only AI-powered planning platform designed specifically for the Microsoft ecosystem. This means it ...

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

How a Career Shift Led to a Senior AI Role

A tech professional from San Francisco recently made a bold career move that led to a senior AI position at a major tech company. This journey began with a desire to explore the creator economy and ended with a successful return to AI development. The individual started working at a well-known tech giant in 2018, focusing on augmented reality and education technolog...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Farmers' Financial Relief and Food Stamp Changes on the Horizon

The U. S. government is preparing to reveal plans to support farmers facing financial struggles. These challenges stem from a mix of low crop prices and trade issues, particularly with China. Farmers have seen a significant drop in soybean sales, as China turned to other countries during trade negotiations. The government had initially planned to announce a substant...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Larry Summers Steps Down from Major Roles Amid Controversy

Larry Summers, a well-known figure in U. S. politics and academia, has recently stepped down from two significant positions. He left Santander's international advisory board, where he played a key role since 2016. This board focuses on advising the bank on topics like innovation and cybersecurity. At the same time, Summers also resigned from the board of OpenAI. The...

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Nov 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Twins Alice and Ellen Kessler Choose Assisted Suicide at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police in Germany confirmed something happened at the twins' home on Monday. ...

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