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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

A Critical Look at Targeting Drug Boats: Is It Just or a Crime?

Some people think that blowing up boats filled with drug dealers is a good idea. They say it stops drugs from coming in. But is it really the right thing to do? Let's think about this. First, there's a big question about who is on these boats. Are they all drug dealers? Or could there be innocent p

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Dec 06 2025FINANCE

Taxpayer Wins Partial Victory in Pennsylvania Tax Refund Case

A Pennsylvania company got some good news recently. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) said they could get part of their money back from taxes they paid. This was for the time between the end of 2021 and the start of 2024. The company makes parts that help join pipes together. They asked for a

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Dec 06 2025SCIENCE

How Different Drying Methods Affect Carrot Slices

Carrots are great, but they don't stay fresh for long. They can go bad quickly if not stored right. Drying them is a good way to keep them from spoiling and to save resources. But not all drying methods are the same. Let's look at how different ways of drying carrots can change them. First, there's

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Dec 05 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Potential Surge: What's Driving the Optimism?

Bitcoin has been having a tough time lately, but some experts think it could make a big comeback. JPMorgan, a big bank, believes that bitcoin could reach $170, 000 in the next year. That's more than double its current price! They think this could happen because bitcoin might start acting more like g

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Health Struggles in Somaliland: The Hidden Crisis of Long-Term Illnesses

Somaliland is dealing with a serious health issue that isn't getting enough attention. Long-term illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, are becoming more common. These are not just problems for rich countries anymore. They are also a big concern in places like Somaliland, which is still recover

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Year of Big Movies and TV Shows

The American Film Institute (AFI) just shared its top 10 films and TV shows of the year. This list is a big deal because it often hints at what might win Oscars later. Warner Bros. had a great year with two films making the cut: "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners. " Other standout movies inclu

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Figuring Out the Right Measures for Fighting Bacteria

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

When Kids' Hearts Slow Down: What Helps and What Doesn't

Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smartphones: A New Weak Link in Crypto Security

A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Cancer's Hidden Patterns: A Data-Driven Quest

Cancer is a tricky foe. It has some common traits, but finding shared molecular patterns across different types has been a challenge. Now, with tons of data at hand, researchers are diving deep to uncover these hidden links. A recent study took a big leap. They looked at data from twelve different

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