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May 13 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Cuts: The Battle Within the Republican Party

The Republican Party is pushing forward with a plan to reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. This move comes despite internal disagreements and a promise from former President Trump not to cut the program. The House Republicans are determined to advance key parts of their bill

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May 13 2025BUSINESS

Tencent Music's Big Earnings Boost

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, a top digital music service in China, had a great start to 2025. They made $1. 01 billion in the first three months, which is 8. 7% more than the same time last year. This boost came from more people paying for music subscriptions and from ads. But the real game-ch

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May 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Deep-Sea Mining Dilemma

Deep-sea mining is on the horizon, with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. This is not just an environmental issue. There are some big questions about whether it is even necessary. People often talk about how rare certain minerals are. They say we need to mine the deep sea to meet dema

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May 13 2025BUSINESS

Robinhood's Big Move into Canadian Crypto

Robinhood is making a bold move to expand its reach into the crypto world. They have announced plans to acquire WonderFi, a Canadian crypto company, for approximately 180 million dollars. This acquisition is part of Robinhood's strategy to grow its user base and become a key player in the financial

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May 13 2025HEALTH

Sleep Grinding in Young Kids: A Hidden Link to Anxiety and Sleep Issues

Sleep grinding, or bruxism, is a common issue in kids. It often starts before they even begin school. Yet, most studies focus on older children. This leaves a gap in understanding how it affects preschoolers. So, researchers decided to look into it. They wanted to see if there was a connect

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May 12 2025RELIGION

A New Pope's Message to the Media

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has made a strong statement about the importance of free speech and the role of journalists in society. He urged the release of journalists who are behind bars for doing their jobs. This is a big deal because it shows that even the highest leaders in the church are pay

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May 12 2025BUSINESS

Trade Talk Breakthrough: China and the U. S. Take a Step Back from Tariffs

The U. S. and China have decided to hit the pause button on their trade war. This move comes after high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland. Both sides agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other's goods. This is a big deal because it shows that both countries are willing to work together to f

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

Hot-Spring Bacteria: Masters of Day and Night Survival

Cyanobacteria, like the hot-spring dwelling Nostoc sp. strain VKB02, have a unique way of dealing with the daily ups and downs of light and dark cycles. These tiny organisms have a built-in 24-hour clock that helps them adapt to changes in their environment. But what happens when the sun's ultraviol

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May 12 2025SPORTS

Softball Showdown 2025: The Big Reveal

The suspense is over! The teams for the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament have been picked. It was a big night on Sunday as the selections were made public. Some teams had already secured their spots by winning their conference tournaments. These teams had no doubts about their participation. However, f

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Surfaces in Cass County: What You Need to Know

Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the

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