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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Speaker Johnson's Job on the Line: Can He Survive GOP Split?

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ) is facing a tough re-election this Friday. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, not all Republicans are on board. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has been loudly criticizing Johnson. He's mad about Johnson working with Democrats to send money to Uk

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Saving Turtle Babies: How Marshes and Predators Affect Their Survival

Did you know that European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) are under threat? These long-living turtles aren't having much luck with their babies due to high predation. Scientists decided to study how different habitats and predators in near-natural marshes around Lake Balaton in Hungary impact turtl

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 31 2024WEATHER

Storm Fury: Midlands Hit by Three Tornadoes

Early Sunday, the Midlands saw an unexpected storm frenzy. Three tornadoes, including a powerful EF-1 with winds up to 95 mph, swept through the area. The strongest one struck Winnsboro, knocking down trees and cutting power for many. Lori Bryant, a resident of Fairfield County, was caught off guar

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Trinidad and Tobago Takes Strong Action Against Gangs

In an effort to control rising violence, Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency. This move follows an attempt on a gang leader’s life, leading to fears of retaliatory shootings. Under this declaration, the police and military will collaborate more closely, acting without the need for

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Choosing the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for Your Needs

The Education Department has reopened two repayment plans while facing legal battles over their new Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE. Republican attorneys general from Kansas and Missouri argue that President Joe Biden is trying to skirt around the Supreme Court's block on his debt cance

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Improving Heart Care with Patient Feedback: A Toronto Hospital's Journey

Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in thei

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

The Benefits of a Keyhole Approach for Aortic Valve Replacement

Did you know that surgeons can now replace your aortic valve without cutting through the middle of your chest? One method they use is called a right anterior mini thoracotomy (RAMT). This approach involves making a small incision on the right side of the chest. But how effective is this method in th

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Founding Father of Cable TV: Charles Dolan's Incredible Journey

Charles Dolan, a man who started with just 1, 500 cable TV customers in 1973, grew his business to over 3 million households by 2015. He sold Cablevision for $17. 7 billion to Altice, a European company, which now runs it under the Optimum brand. Dolan, the founder of HBO and pioneer of many cable

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