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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

President Biden Signs Bill to Boost Social Security for Public Workers

President Biden recently signed a bill aimed at boosting Social Security payments for public employees like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This move affects nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their public service careers. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness A

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Jan 05 2025FINANCE

Tax Deadlines Extended for Disaster Areas

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Cartoonist Leaves Post After Drawing Gets Blocked

Ann Telnaes, a well-known cartoonist, has left her job at the Washington Post. This isn't just any job—she's a Pulitzer Prize winner! The reason? Her bosses didn't like a cartoon she drew. It showed some big-shot billionaires, including the Post's owner Jeff Bezos, bowing down to President-elect Don

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Treatments: New Signals & Drugs

Breast cancer is a big deal, right up there with the second most common cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. Did you know it can be split into different types based on how aggressive it is, its genetics, and its stage? Despite lots of research, scientists still don't know exactly what cause

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Jan 05 2025SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Fuel Cells: The Power of Atomic Catalysts

Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Medicines for Heart Thrombosis: Where We Stand Today

Medicines used to treat and prevent heart thrombosis have truly changed the game. They've made a big difference in how patients with heart artery disease do, but they've also made it trickier for doctors to decide on the best treatment. With improved ways to fix heart arteries and better stents, the

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Safer Streets: Ideas from Ontario Health Experts

Imagine if we could cut down on road injuries and deaths just by changing how we design our streets. In Canada, this is a serious issue, and it's especially tough for cyclists and pedestrians. Health workers in Ontario have faced many challenges while trying to make these changes happen. They've lea

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Nvidia's Future Looks Bright: Analysts Weigh In

Nvidia, a leader in graphics processing units (GPUs), is getting some positive vibes from analysts. Atif Malik from Citi has given the company a 'Buy' rating and set a price target of $175. That's quite a bit higher than its current price of $144. 47. Malik isn't the only one feeling optimistic. The

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's Lavish Assets: A Closer Look

Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho

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Jan 03 2025SCIENCE

Smoking and Intestinal Stem Cells: The Hidden Connection

Have you ever thought about how cigarette smoking might affect your body at a cellular level? One study uncovered a surprising connection. Nicotine, the main component in cigarettes, can actually boost the number and activity of certain cells in your gut, known as intestinal stem cells (ISCs). These

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