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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Meet Linda McMahon: From Wrestling to Trump's Education Pick

Linda McMahon might be leading the U. S. Department of Education, a department President Trump once vowed to demolish. She's no stranger to Trump's team, having already served under him as the Small Business Administration (SBA) head from 2017 to 2019. Now, she's back, this time with a new mission:

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Six Years Later, Keanu Reeves' Flop 'Siberia' Is a Streaming Hit

Believe it or not, a Keanu Reeves movie that bombed six years ago is now a hit on streaming! The movie, called "Siberia, " is a crime thriller that didn't get great reviews when it came out. Critics gave it a low 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences weren't too happy either, giving it a 16% r

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

First Look: New Crime Series Hits Apple TV+

Want to know what's cooking in the world of TV crime dramas? An upcoming series called Dope Thief has just revealed its first images. Produced by none other than Ridley Scott, this show is set to debut on Apple TV+ in early 2025. The series follows two DEA agents, played by Brian Tyree Henry and Wag

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Education Chief: Former WWE CEO Joins Trump's Team

Ever heard of Linda McMahon? She's not just the wife of WWE's big boss, Vince McMahon. She's also got some serious business and political experience under her belt. Now, she's been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the U. S. Department of Education. This isn't her first rodeo in politics, though. She's

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Picks: McMahon for Education, Dr. Oz for Medicare

Yep, you heard it right! Donald Trump has some unusual choices for his cabinet. He's picking Linda McMahon, the co-founder of WWE, to lead the Education Department. Trump announced this pick on his Truth Social app, just after choosing TV doctor Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, to head the Centers f

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

How Dallas Politics Shaped Bible Lessons in Texas Schools

In Texas, a close vote to include Bible-infused lessons for elementary students in state schools turned on a twist of timing and politics. This happened in Dallas, where a temporary board member picked by Governor Greg Abbott swung the vote. Usually, the public elects these members, but this person,

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

House Panel to Vote on Releasing Gaetz Report

On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Capital Braces: US Embassy Shuts Amid Warning

The U. S. Embassy in Kyiv made the decision to stay closed on Wednesday after getting a heads-up about a possible big Russian air strike on the city. This move came right after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the green light to hit targets in Russia using U. S. -made missiles, which didn't sit well

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Next Console: A Huge Launch Plan

A recent rumor suggests that Nintendo is planning to produce around 7 million units for the launch of its new console, dubbed "Switch 2". The rumor comes from an insider who previously shared a sketch of the upcoming console. This individual hinted that Nintendo aims to produce about 2. 5 times the

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Halide Additives in Lithium Thiophosphate: Boosting Battery Performance

Lithium thiophosphate solids are great for lithium-ion batteries, but they have a drawback: they can degrade when used with certain parts of the battery, like the lithium anode and oxide cathode. So, scientists added different halides (such as chloride, bromide, and iodide) to these solids to see if

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