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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Power Tussle: Trump Takes Aim at Independent Agencies

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Ancient Heatwave: The Hidden Role of Forests

A long time ago, around 252 million years, Earth faced its worst life crisis. The "Great Dying" wiped out nearly 90% of all species. After this disaster, the planet stayed extremely hot for 5 million years. Scientists have been trying to figure out why. Recently, a group of researchers made a big d

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

US Weapons Pause: What's Next for Ukraine?

The US has decided to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine. This includes air defence missiles and other arms that were previously promised. The reason? The US wants to make sure it has enough weapons for itself. This shift comes after a review of US military support around the world. The White

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Jul 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Helping Hands: A Local Effort to Reconnect Homeless with Home

In Santa Monica, a local entrepreneur is taking a unique approach to tackle homelessness. John Alle, who runs a business in the area, has started a program that offers free one-way flights or bus tickets to homeless individuals. The goal? To help them reunite with family or friends back home. This

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Life Dedicated to Drug Safety

Ronald Meyboom was a man who spent his life making sure medicines were safe. He worked in a field called pharmacovigilance. This means he kept an eye on drugs to make sure they did not cause harm. His work was important because it helped people use medicines safely. He was born and raised in the Ne

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of PSTPIP1 in Kidney Cancer

PSTPIP1 is a protein that has caught the attention of researchers due to its involvement in various immune system pathways. It's been found to be more active in tumors than in healthy tissues. This sparked interest in studying its role in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common type

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

Standing Up for Afghan Women in Sports: A Fight for Rights

Afghanistan's female athletes are facing tough times. The Taliban's strict rules have made it almost impossible for them to play sports in their own country. Many have had to leave Afghanistan to keep playing. This is a big deal because sports can be a way to stand up against unfair rules. One pers

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Jessica Pegula's Unexpected Early Exit at Wimbledon 2025

Jessica Pegula, the American tennis star, had a rough start at Wimbledon 2025. She lost in the first round to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked much lower at 116 in the world. Pegula, who is usually a strong player, said this was her worst result of the year. She even had strapping on he

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Jul 01 2025RELIGION

Cartoon Sparks Controversy and Arrests in Turkiye

In Turkiye, a recent cartoon has caused quite a stir, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The cartoon, which appeared in the satirical magazine LeMan, is accused of depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses in a controversial manner. The magazine denies these claims, stating that the carto

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to See the Invisible: How Tiny Tech is Changing Infrared Imaging

In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda

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