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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Cowboys Boost Defense with Key Trades

The Dallas Cowboys have made some big moves to strengthen their defense. They traded for linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Tennessee Titans and cornerback Kaiir Elam from the Buffalo Bills. Murray, who is 26 years old, was picked in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. He has ma

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

Ethics in a Multicultural World

The world is a big place. It's full of different cultures, beliefs, and traditions. When it comes to bioethics, or the study of ethical issues in medicine and biology, things can get complicated. This is because what's considered ethical in one culture might not be in another. Some people think that

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nanotech Security: Secret Messages in Gold and Silver

Picture this: tiny gold and silver particles, smaller than a speck of dust, carrying secret messages. This isn't science fiction; it's a real breakthrough in keeping information safe. These tiny particles, called nanoclusters, are made using a special protein found in cows' blood. They act like

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Brain's Healing Power: The Role of Wnt8a in Neurite Regrowth

Brain injuries can happen from many things like accidents, sports, or even diseases. When this happens, scientists are interested in finding genes that help brain cells heal. One of these genes is called Wnt8a. It's like a superhero gene that steps up during brain injury. It helps brain cells grow n

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Big Breakthrough in Making Big Catalytic Electrodes

Ever wondered how to make big, efficient catalytic electrodes without breaking the bank? Researchers have found a way to do just that. They've figured out how to make meter-scale catalytic electrodes using stuff that's already out there and easy to get. This new method uses flexible, size-a

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: A Double-Edged Sword for America

The United States is set to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This move, led by the president, aims to protect domestic metal producers. The tariffs, set at 25% for steel and aluminum, could significantly impact American companies that rely on these metals. Automakers, construction

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Webkit Vulnerability: A Wake-Up Call for iPhone and iPad Users

Apple recently addressed a serious flaw in its Webkit browser engine. This flaw, known as CVE-2025-24201, affects a wide range of iPhone and iPad models. It's a big deal because it allows malicious web content to escape the Web Content sandbox. This means hackers could potentially access sensitive i

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Mar 12 2025EDUCATION

Education Offices Shut Down: What's Going On?

The Department of Education has decided to close all its offices for a couple of days. This sudden move, which started on Tuesday evening, has left employees puzzled. The reason given? "Security reasons, " but no one knows for sure what that means. The closure affects both the main office i

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Mar 12 2025OPINION

March 11, 2020: The Day the World Changed

March 11, 2020, was a pivotal day. It was the day when the NBA abruptly canceled its season. This was due to the growing concerns about a novel coronavirus that was spreading rapidly around the world. It was the day when Tom Hanks announced he had contracted the virus. It was the day when the World

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the Truth: Federal Spending and Social Security

The federal government spends a lot of money, and a big chunk of it goes to entitlement programs. Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and presidential adviser, recently brought this up in an interview. He pointed out that a large portion of federal spending, around 500 to 700 billion dollars, is used for

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