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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Rename Waterways & Peaks

President Trump has some big changes in mind for our nation's maps. He wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and change Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley, all as part of his first few days in office. This news came from his press team on the social media platform X, where they

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Jan 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Belted Out the National Anthem at Past Inaugurations?

Ever wondered who sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations? Well, let's take a quick trip down memory lane. In 2017, Donald Trump picked opera tenor Christopher Macchio, with Carrie Underwood performing "America the Beautiful. " But who came before them? Back in 1961, John F. Kennedy

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Presidents' Powerful Words: From Lincoln to Trump

Presidential speeches can shape a nation's mood. But when President Trump used the phrase "American carnage" in his first inaugural speech, it was a stark contrast to the inspiring words of past leaders like Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's speeches, such as his first and second inaugural addresses, empha

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Weather Woes: Trump's Inauguration Day in D. C. and NY

Hey there! Ever wondered what kind of weather would greet a new President on their big day? Well, let's talk about Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration Day. Brace yourselves, folks, because the weather forecast is far from cozy. An intense cold front is sweeping across the U. S. , making the up

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Watching Babies with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: Hand Development from 3 to 15 Months

Ever wondered how hand function develops in babies with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP)? Researchers have been exploring this question by studying infants aged 3 to 15 months. These tiny humans are going through a crucial period where their motor skills start to unfold. Unilateral CP affects one sid

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Tracking Blood Pressure at Home: A New Approach?

Did you know that keeping track of your blood pressure at home could be a game-changer for how doctors detect and monitor high blood pressure? It's true! Even though it has some big advantages, this method hasn't been used much in large health surveys yet. Researchers decided to see if people would

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Jan 17 2025SCIENCE

Monitoring Vessels with Smart Grafts: A New Way to Track Blood Flow

Keeping an eye on blood flow in artificial blood vessels is super important for spotting problems early. Scientists have created smart vascular grafts, or SVGs, that use tiny, flexible electronics to watch blood flow constantly. But these grafts face challenges like fitting well with the body and gi

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

President Biden's Sweeping Move for Fairer Drug Sentences

President Joe Biden has recently taken a significant step towards addressing historic injustices in the U. S. criminal justice system. He's commuted the sentences of nearly 2, 500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. These individuals were serving disproportionately long sentences compared

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

Is Toddler Milk a Sneaky Sugar Trap?

Imagine walking down the store aisle, looking for formula for your little one. You spot a can that looks a lot like baby formula, but it says "Stage 3" – a hint that it might be the next best thing for your growing toddler. That's what Abbott Laboratories hopes you'll think. But hold on! These so-ca

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Jan 16 2025CRIME

Understanding a Tragedy: Factors Behind Pistorius's Crime

In January 2024, the world once again turned its eyes to Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who was released on parole. This event prompted many to reevaluate the social factors that contributed to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. By applying theories like Connell's gender order theory a

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