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Nov 12 2025SCIENCE

Solar Storms Put a Wrench in Mars Mission Plans

Blue Origin's plans to send NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars hit a snag, not once, but twice. First, bad weather called off the initial launch attempt. Now, a powerful solar storm has pushed the mission back again. These storms, which have been strong enough to create stunning auroras as far so

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Harvard's New Leader: A Journey Through Many Roles

Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Trucking Troubles: Why the Road Ahead Looks Bumpy

The trucking world is feeling the pinch. Prices are low, and no one is in the mood to buy. This is not just a small problem. It is a big deal. It is affecting many people and businesses. The issue starts with too many trucks on the market. This is not good. When there are too many trucks, prices dr

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Nov 12 2025CRIME

The Hidden Heist: How Billions Vanish from Food Aid Programs

The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Universe with XRISM: A New Era in Space Science

XRISM is a big deal in space science. It's a mission that will help us understand the universe better. This mission has a team of experts. They want to share what XRISM can do. It's not just about one thing. XRISM will look at many topics in space. The team talks about what XRISM can find. They say

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Teen Musician Faces More Jail Time for Anti-Government Songs

In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, known on stage as Naoko, has been given another 13 days in jail. This is not her first time in trouble. She has been in and out of jail for singing songs that criticize the Russian government. Her band, Stoptime, performs covers of songs by ar

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Start: Suzanne Rogers Shares Her Health Journey

Suzanne Rogers, a familiar face on daytime TV, has some positive news to share. The 82-year-old actress, known for her role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives, " recently revealed that she is now in remission after battling stage 2 colorectal cancer. Rogers shared this update during the show's

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Congress Moves to End Shutdown: What's Happening and What's at Stake

The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the

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Nov 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Talk to Your TV

Google is bringing its new voice assistant, Gemini, to more TVs. Until now, only a few smart TVs had this feature. But now, if you have a Google TV Streamer, you can try it out. All you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a good internet connection, and your streamer should be ready to go. Gemini is di

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Orange County's Mixed Reactions to Government Reopening Deal

The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met w

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