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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Inside the Bid to Shape US Crypto Policy

Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Sweet July: A Bitter Goodbye to Oakland

Here is a story of a woman who had a dream to open a boutique shop and cafe. With hope in her heart and a vision in mind, she chose a vibrant city. As days passed, it became clear it wasn't a safe place. The city had a big problem with crime. A break-in happened in 2022. People worried. The

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Breathing New Life into Research

Imagine you are tiny and you're just learning how to breathe. This is the world that Kurt was interested in, in the field of lung biology. He worked strenuously in this area. Kurt Albertine stepped away from managing a research journal called The Anatomical Record in January 2021. But his impact ec

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Dementia's Mystery in the Middle Kingdom

The mystery of dementia in China is a growing puzzle. Many people in the world live in China. As this country ages, dementia is becoming a big issue. It's not just about getting older. There are other factors, too. Historical events and genes play a part. So do cultural and lifestyle concerns. The C

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

University Students Protesting

Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

North Idaho College: The Turnaround

North Idaho College is finally seeing a surge in students, a complete turnaround from the last decade. For years, NIC was losing students. Enrollment dropped every year and the numbers were not looking good, but this year enrollment was up by 15% from the previous year with over 4, 590 students en

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Opioids After Joint Surgery: What Doctors Think vs. What They Do

Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

New Push Against Campus Antisemitism

Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Allies Team Up on New Trade Deals

When the US started pushing higher barriers on trade, other countries stepped up. They came together to create more trade alliances. So with the new protectionism from within the US, trade has gone out of its usual track. In the past few months, the European Union especially has been busy. It finis

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