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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Think About This: Halting Traffic Charges in NYC

What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Romania's Election Chaos and the Putin Connection

There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snapshots of Literary Greats: How Photography Changed the Game for Writers

Imagine a time when cameras were new and exciting. The 1800s saw a boom in photography, and writers couldn't resist the chance to have their portraits taken. The daguerreotype was the first big hit, but it was pricey and not very practical. Writers started to pose in front of the camera. Th

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Superman's Old Foe Takes a Villainous Turn

For years, Lex Luthor was Superman's greatest enemy. But recently, he surprised everyone by offering a truce and helping the Man of Steel protect Metropolis. Together, they formed Supercorp, a company dedicated to improving the city. However, Lex's memory loss after fighting Brainiac has led to a ch

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Can Lung Surgery Be Done Without Special Tools?

Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

The Science Game: Who Wins and Who Loses?

In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Why Arab States Want PA to Lead Gaza Recovery

Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

FBI Visits Ben Affleck's Home to Find Drone Footage

Over the weekend, while Los Angeles was grappling with destructive wildfires, the FBI stopped by actor Ben Affleck's Brentwood home. They weren't there for a chat but to look for something specific: security footage of an unauthorized drone. This drone had caused trouble during the Palisades wildfir

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen Launch New Media Venture

Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Why Do Dictators Stay in Power?

Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm

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