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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Lobbying Scandal: Watchdog Group Calls for Stricter Rules

Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint against Michael Magee, the former CEO of Chiefs for Change. The complaint alleges that Magee failed to register as a lobbyist, even though he was involved in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to the ILO Group. This came after Gove

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Business Ties: A Fresh Ethical Dilemma

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his vast business empire is raising eyebrows. Back in 2017, he promised to keep his business, the Trump Organization, separate from his presidential duties. But his interests have grown, and so have the questions. He now owns a majority stake in Truth So

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

House Panel Flips Decision: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to be Released

In a surprise turnaround, the House Ethics Committee has voted to make public its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This reverses a previous decision made in November, when the committee had voted along party lines to keep the report under wraps. The report, which concludes a long-running investigat

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Breathing Slowly Boosts Brain Power and Balance for Middle-Aged Women

Researchers set out to see if taking a few minutes to breathe slowly could help middle-aged women think better and stay balanced. They focused on postmenopausal women, as this stage of life can bring changes in both body and mind. The study was done in a single session, making it quick and easy for

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Foldable Future: Will Samsung's New S Pen Trick Mirror Apple's iPad Pencil?

Ever since the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has been allowing its high-end foldables to work with the S Pen. This handy stylus uses a digitizer in the display for precise input. But what if Samsung changed the game next year with the Fold 7? Rumors suggest they might take a page from Apple's book. Appl

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Sets New Rules for AI Safety

Have you ever thought about the limits of using advanced AI tools like Google's Gemini? It turns out, Google has made things clearer with their latest, simplified guidelines. The massive tech company wants us to use AI in a responsible and legal manner. They've highlighted four key areas to avoid: e

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Dec 18 2024SCIENCE

A New Way to Fight Tumors: A Smart Molecule That Zaps Cancer Cells

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a tricky business. It's like trying to burn down a house, but the house has a really good fire extinguisher—glutathione (GSH). This little molecule keeps tumor cells safe from the therapy's heat. So, scientists have been looking for a way to turn off the fire extinguish

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Uncovering the Blood and Immune System Differences Among Those with Podoconiosis

In the heart of Ethiopia’s West Gojjam Zone lies a unique health puzzle. Podoconiosis, also known as "Mossy Foot, " affects those living in poverty in rural farming communities. This non-infectious, chronic swelling of the legs is a mystery to scientists. This study decided to dive deep into the blo

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

What Do People Think About COVID-19 Care Rationing?

Imagine you're in a hospital during a big pandemic. There aren't enough beds for everyone who needs them. That's where triage protocols come in. They're rules to help decide who gets the best care. But they're not easy decisions. People worry if they'll be picked based on their age, health, or socia

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

The Surprising Impact of Looks on Guilt Judgments

Imagine being in a courtroom, but instead of listening to evidence, you're looking at someone's face. Sounds strange, right? Well, that's what scientists did in an experiment. They showed people pictures of men and asked if they looked guilty or innocent. The twist? Some faces were attractive, some

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