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May 19 2025SPORTS

Scottie Scheffler's Unlikely Journey to PGA Victory

The PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club was anything but predictable. Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious, but the path to his win was far from straightforward. Scheffler secured his third major title and first non-Masters championship by a significant five shots. This victory was not a walk in

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Tax Plan Talks: Sunday Showdown

Republicans are hustling to fix their big tax cut and border security plan. They are planning a rare Sunday night meeting to push it forward. This comes after a setback on Friday. The House Budget Committee voted against moving the bill ahead. Five Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. They had

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Tug of War Over Trump's Budget Plan

A group of Republicans in the House of Representatives is causing a stir. They are pushing back against President Trump's domestic policy bill. This bill is supposed to be a big deal, but some Republicans are not happy with it. They are worried about the growing national debt. They think the bill do

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May 19 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Helper: How Cytosolic Thioredoxin Guards Mitochondria

The body has a clever way of keeping cells healthy. It uses a tiny helper called cytosolic thioredoxin. This helper is a protein that works hard to keep other proteins in good shape. It does this by converting protein disulfides to thiols. It needs the help of thioredoxin reductase-1 and NADPH to do

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May 18 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: Russia's Biggest Drone Strike Since War Began

Russia's latest move in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been a significant escalation. The country launched a massive drone attack, the largest since the war started. This happened just days after peace talks between the two nations. The Ukrainian military reported that 273 Shahed drones were

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May 18 2025CELEBRITIES

SNL's Season 50 Finale: A Sudden End and Uncertain Futures

The season 50 finale of SNL wrapped up in a hurry on May 17, sparking curiosity about potential cast departures. The show ended abruptly, cutting straight to a commercial for a canceled show, "Suits L. A. " This unexpected move left viewers wondering if the cast was hinting at changes. The finale wr

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May 18 2025SPORTS

Scottie Scheffler's Big Lead at Quail Hollow

The PGA Championship is heating up, and Scottie Scheffler is leading the pack. He's got a solid three-shot advantage heading into the final round. This could be his first PGA Championship win and his third major title overall. He's never won a major outside of Augusta National, so this could be a bi

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May 18 2025HEALTH

Violence and Health: Afghan Refugee Women in Iran

Afghan women in Iran face significant challenges. One of the most pressing issues is partner violence. This is not just a personal tragedy. It has wider health implications. Many of these women experience symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs). Th

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May 18 2025SCIENCE

Sodium-Ion Batteries: The New Cold and Heat Champions

Batteries are everywhere, from phones to electric cars. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are a type of battery that has been getting a lot of attention lately. The problem is, most batteries struggle in extreme temperatures. They either freeze up in the cold or overheat in the heat. This is a big issue f

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May 18 2025HEALTH

How Two Proteins Affect Lung Cancer and Treatment

Lung cancer is a major health issue, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) making up most cases. This type of cancer often involves a gene called EGFR, which can be targeted with special drugs. However, these drugs often stop working over time. This is where things get interesting. Scientists have

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