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Apr 20 2025SCIENCE

How Well Do We Know Our Own Minds?

People often pick between things that have many different features. This could be anything from choosing a place to live to deciding on a movie to watch. But how well do we understand the thinking that goes into these choices? This is what some researchers set out to explore. They came up with a wa

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

The Battle Over Venezuelan Deportations

The highest court in the land has stepped in to pause the removal of Venezuelans from a detention center in Texas. This move comes after a push from the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that the individuals in question were being rushed out of the country without proper legal procedures.

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Apr 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ahsoka Season 2: Honoring Ray Stevenson's Legacy

Ahsoka season 2 was almost off the table when Ray Stevenson passed away. The actor, known for his role as Baylan Skoll, was deeply cherished by the show's creator, Dave Filoni. Filoni, who was at Star Wars Celebration Japan, spoke openly about the impact of Stevenson's death on the series. The loss

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Apr 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: What You Need to Know

Nintendo has finally shared the details about when and how to secure a Switch 2 console in the US and Canada. Starting April 24, eager gamers can place their pre-orders. The base model will set you back $450, while the bundle with Mario Kart World will cost $500. These prices hold steady despite rec

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Apr 19 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Tiny Heliobacterium

Heliobacterium modesticaldum is a fascinating microbe that has a unique way of converting sunlight into energy. It has a small structure called a reaction center. This center is made up of a few key parts: a molecule called SPP, a nearby molecule called Acc, and some important amino acids and water

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Why Do Families Say No? The Challenge of Organ Donation

In the realm of healthcare, a critical role is played by organ procurement coordinators. These professionals are tasked with a sensitive and crucial job: obtaining family consent for organ donation from deceased individuals. This process is far from straightforward, especially given the low rates of

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

A Legal Tug of War Over Deportation Flights

A recent decision by a panel of judges in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary stop to an investigation into whether the Trump administration broke the law by not turning around two flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members. These flights were sent to a notorious prison in El Salv

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Apr 19 2025CELEBRITIES

The Music Mogul's May Showdown

A judge in Manhattan has decided that Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for sex trafficking will go ahead as planned in May. Combs, who is currently in jail, had asked for a two-month delay. He wanted more time to gather evidence for his defense. However, Judge Arun Subramanian disagreed. The judge pointed

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Apr 19 2025CRIME

Eyebrows in the Spotlight: A Key Witness in the Idaho Murders Trial

A judge in Idaho has ruled that a witness can testify about seeing a person with "bushy eyebrows" around the time of a brutal quadruple murder. This decision comes despite strong objections from the defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the crime. The murders took place in 202

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Apr 18 2025CELEBRITIES

The clock is ticking for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal battle

A judge in New York has made a definitive call. The sex-trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs will kick off on May 5th. This decision comes after Combs’ legal team requested a two-month delay. They argued they needed more time to get ready. But the judge was not convinced. He questioned why the c

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