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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Tufts University Backpedals on Moulton Internships

Tufts University has reversed its initial statement that they would end internships with Rep. Seth Moulton's office due to his views on transgender athletes. The political science department chair, David Art, had allegedly told Moulton's team that Tufts wouldn't facilitate internship opportunities a

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Affordable Fixes: Comparing Generic and Conventional Plates for Wrist Fractures

Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

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Nov 13 2024SCIENCE

Fast Crystal Growth: Sound Waves Stir Things Up

Have you heard about mixing stuff really quickly to make cool things happen? Scientists are doing just that with sound waves. They've found a clever trick to speed up the growth of tiny particles called nanocrystals. These tiny crystals are part of a group called lead halide perovskites, and they're

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Israel Minister Sees Trump's Win as Chance to Annex West Bank, Faces Backlash

In a recent statement, Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister known for his ultranationalist views, suggested that Donald Trump's presidential win could be an ideal time to extend Israeli control over parts of the occupied West Bank. This land is internationally recognized as belonging to the P

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Gender Differences in PTSD: How Money Matters in Australia's Migrant Communities

You might think that the struggles of migrating to a new country would be the same for everyone. But hold on, there's more to the story. In Australia, humanitarian migrants, those who have fled their homes due to conflict or persecution, are dealing with a lot. We're talking about post-traumatic str

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

Honeywell's Future: Should It Split or Stay Together?

Elliott Management, an activist investor, has a massive $5 billion stake in Honeywell. They're pushing for a big change: splitting the company into two. The idea is to create one company for aerospace stuff, like engines and avionics, and another for automation, like sensors and control systems. Ell

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Appeal to Gen Z's 'Lost Boys': A Deeper Look

Generation Z was thought to be more progressive, but many young men found a leader in Donald Trump. As they struggle with jobs and identity, Trump offers validation and promise. The 'Lost Boys' feel left behind by today's world and see Trump as a way to reclaim a past they idealize. They find suppor

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller is Back in 'Happy Gilmore 2'!

Guess who's back? Ben Stiller is joining Adam Sandler in the sequel to the 1996 hit sports comedy "Happy Gilmore. " Netflix is on board to produce "Happy Gilmore 2, " which is currently being filmed in New Jersey. Fans will see familiar faces like Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Julie Bo

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Nov 12 2024SCIENCE

Fermionic Ghosts Meet Moyal String Theory

Imagine you're trying to understand string theory, which involves tiny, string-like particles. One aspect of this is called Moyal String Field Theory, or MSFT for short. In this theory, scientists use something called the Moyal star product. Until now, the focus has mainly been on the matter part of

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