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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Public Workers Get a Boost: Biden's New Law

President Biden just signed a law that's making a big difference for public workers like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This new law, called the Social Security Fairness Act, is fixing a long-standing problem that cut benefits for those with public service pensions. The law will get ri

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CAPITOL?

As the US Congress gets ready to finalize Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, there’s a lot of history — and tension — in the air. Four years ago, on the same date, Trump’s supporters sparked chaos during the vote count. This time, everyone expects things to go smoothly. Kamala Har

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Jan 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Black and Mixed Women: Beauty, Desirability, and Skin Tone

Colourism, where people face disadvantages due to darker skin and features less associated with whiteness, divides communities and affects relationships. This exploration delves into how beauty and desirability standards based on skin shade can set Black and mixed Black-White women apart. Within ra

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Golden State Warriors: A Tough Night and a Superstar's View

The Golden State Warriors had a rough night against the Sacramento Kings. After a solid win against the Grizzlies, they stumbled in this back-to-back game. Coach Steve Kerr was not happy, and his frustration led to a technical foul. The team lost 129-99, a big blow. Stephen Curry, who returned from

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

China's Response to Possible US Drone Ban

China has strongly reacted to the US considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones. On Thursday, the US Commerce Department hinted at new rules to tackle national security risks posed by foreign drones, particularly those from China and Russia. This move could lead to bans or regulations on

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Defense: NATO’s Cybersecurity Dilemma

NATO leans heavily on space technology for its missions, but a big worry is cyber threats. Why? The supply chain isn't well-managed, and old systems are easy targets. Experts agree that better rules and management are a must. Early threat detection and safeguarding crucial data should be at the top

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Jan 06 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Cell Particles Help Heal Wounds

These tiny packages, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are making waves in medicine. They come from brain cells and are being studied as a treatment option. Scientists want to make sure they can collect lots of these EVs safely and effectively. One method they're looking at is monolith chromatogr

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

President Biden Signs Bill to Boost Social Security for Public Workers

President Biden recently signed a bill aimed at boosting Social Security payments for public employees like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This move affects nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their public service careers. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness A

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Jan 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Bourbon Street's Comeback: A Mix of Joy and Sorrow

Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans, was bustling with activity on a recent Friday night. Tourists spilled out of bars with colorful drinks, and a risk-taker danced on a column in just a thong and cowboy hat. Joseph Holmes, a 25-year-old tap dancer, was out there too, performing for tips just l

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

How City Living Affects What We Eat: A Chinese Resettlement Experiment

Do you ever think about how living in a city might affect your food choices? A clever study in China used a unique approach to find out. Instead of relying on guesswork, researchers took advantage of a resettlement program that was decided by a lottery. This made it possible to compare what happened

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