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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

HHS Faces Major Overhaul and Job Cuts

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant transformation. The goal is to reduce the workforce by nearly 25%. The changes are part of a broader plan to streamline operations and cut costs. The HHS workforce will shrink from around 92, 620 employees to about 62

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Mar 28 2025BUSINESS

The Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses in the Apparel Industry

The apparel industry in the United States has seen significant changes over the past few decades. In the early 2000s, many American companies moved their manufacturing overseas. This shift happened because of trade agreements like NAFTA and China's most-favored-nation status. These changes made labo

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Mar 28 2025CRYPTO

How a Smart Woman Almost Lost Her Savings to a Fake Crypto Scheme

Patsy Hamilton, a seasoned traveler and adventurous eater, never imagined she'd be tricked by an online scam. In February, she spotted what looked like a genuine Toronto Star article. It claimed that former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was backing a cryptocurrency exchange. Hamilton, usually sharp,

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Gout Treatment: The Power of Alcaligenes

A breakthrough has been made in the world of medical science. A new strain of Alcaligenes, named UR1, has been found to produce a highly active uricase enzyme. This enzyme is special because it is found outside the cell, making it easier to collect and use. This discovery is a big deal because it

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Mar 28 2025SCIENCE

Baking Better Bread with a Tiny Helper from the Soil

The world of baking is about to get a new helper. This helper is a tiny organism called Bacillus cereus. It is found in soil that is rich in organic matter and salt. This tiny helper makes a special enzyme called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has many uses in the food industry. It is used in brewi

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unlikely Firing Spree: The Signal Chat Fiasco

Mike Waltz, the national security advisor, is not expected to lose his job over the Signal chat leak. This is despite the fact that he created the group chat and accidentally included a journalist. Two people close to the president have shared this information. The president has shown his suppo

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: Europe's Troops on the Way

Ukraine is on the brink of receiving a significant boost in security. European nations are gearing up to send troops to Ukraine within the next month. This move is a direct response to the ongoing conflict and aims to secure key locations such as cities, ports, and official buildings. The goal is to

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Why Does the US Want Greenland?

The US has set its sights on Greenland. The country's president has made it clear that the US wants control of the Arctic island. This desire has sparked controversy and criticism from both Greenland and Denmark. The US vice president is planning a visit to Greenland. The trip was initially planned

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

Major Changes Ahead for Health Department

The nation's health department is facing a significant overhaul. A key figure has revealed plans to slash 10, 000 jobs from the department's workforce of 82, 000. This move is part of a broader effort to trim down the federal bureaucracy. The cuts are not just about reducing numbers. They are also a

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Mar 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows Users: Update Firefox Now!

A critical security flaw has been uncovered in Firefox, specifically for Windows users. This flaw, known as CVE-2025-2857, allows attackers to break out of the browser's sandbox, a security feature designed to isolate the browser from the rest of the system. The vulnerability was discovered by Mozil

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