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Jun 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Shed Storage: What Not to Keep Outside

Outdoor sheds are handy for extra storage, but not everything belongs there. Extreme temperatures can harm many items. Food, for instance, spoils faster in fluctuating heat and cold. Paper boxes of pasta or crackers can attract pests. Clothes and fabrics are also risky. They can mold or get infested

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Brain Waves to Words: A New Way to Speak

Scientists have made a big leap in helping people who can't speak. They've created a brain implant that turns thoughts into speech right away. This isn't just about typing words on a screen anymore. It's about capturing the natural flow of speech, including tone and rhythm. For a long time, people

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

COVID's Sharp New Throat Pain: Should You Be Worried?

Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Iran's Post-War Crackdown: A Closer Look

Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The e

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Self-Driving Model Y Makes History

Tesla has achieved a significant milestone with its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery. A Model Y drove itself from the Austin factory to a customer's home, a journey of about 30 minutes. This event took place just before the CEO's birthday, adding a personal touch to the achievement. The comp

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Prosecutors Fired After Jan. 6 Cases

The recent dismissal of three experienced prosecutors who handled cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked outrage. These attorneys received abrupt termination notices from Attorney General Pam Bondi, with no clear reason given. This action has been described as deeply unsettling by a feder

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Tax Break Trouble: GOP's Rush to Meet Trump's Deadline

The Senate is working through the weekend. Republicans are trying to pass a big tax and spending bill by July 4th. This is President Trump's plan. The bill is huge, with 940 pages. It includes tax cuts and spending reductions. But not everyone in the GOP agrees with the cuts, especially to Medicaid

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Jun 28 2025SPORTS

The Weight Cut That Went Wrong: A Fighter's Struggle

A fighter's journey to the UFC ring took a tough turn when Christopher Ewert faced a sudden setback. He was set to fight Jackson McVey at UFC 317, but things didn't go as planned. The problem? Weight. Ewert couldn't make the required weight, and as a result, he was let go from the UFC before he even

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Changes in Spending and Tax Bill

Senate Republicans have introduced a revised spending and tax cut bill that includes many of President Trump's domestic priorities. This bill, which is set to be voted on soon, aims to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and increase funding for border security, defense, and energy production. However, the

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Cuts: A Political Battle with Big Stakes

The upcoming 2026 midterms are already feeling the heat from Republican plans to revamp Medicaid. Senators from Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa are feeling the pressure as their states could see tens of thousands lose healthcare coverage. Democrats are hoping to turn this into a winning strategy, ty

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