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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Judges and the People: What Matters to Us?

Judges play a big role in society. They make decisions that affect everyone. But do they know what the public thinks? Do they consider what matters to us when they make their calls? To find out, a national survey was conducted. It asked people about judicial roles and what factors judges should thin

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Apr 15 2025SCIENCE

Sulfur Removal: The Power of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Sulfur oxides are a big problem. They come from burning fuels that have thiophene sulfides in them. These oxides are bad for the environment and for people's health. So, scientists are looking for ways to get rid of these sulfurs from fuel. One promising method is adsorption desulfurization. It work

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Silicon Valley's Changing Political Tide

The tech world is often seen as a place of innovation and progress. Yet, it's also a place where political views are shifting. Jeremy Lyons is one of many who have noticed this change. He used to see himself as someone who wasn't too involved in politics. He had only taken part in one protest bef

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

Why Most Carbon Asteroids Don't Make It to Earth

The solar system is filled with carbon-rich asteroids, but only a tiny fraction of these ever reach Earth's surface. This is a big problem for scientists who study space rocks. They want to understand why so few carbonaceous asteroids make it to our planet. A group of astronomers did some digging an

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Apr 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Coachella 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre

Coachella 2025 was a rollercoaster of events. The festival kicked off with a massive traffic jam, leaving many attendees stranded for hours. Imagine the frustration of finally reaching the venue, only to find that the wristband scanners were malfunctioning. To make matters worse, temperatures soared

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Apr 14 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter for Intel's Altera Division

A major shift is happening at Intel. The tech giant has decided to sell a big chunk of its Altera division. This move is part of a broader strategy to turn things around. Intel is selling 51% of Altera to a company called Silver Lake. The deal is worth a whopping $4. 46 billion. This is a significan

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

A Closer Look at Pancreatic Cancer Surgery and its Outcomes

Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. It often spreads to nearby blood vessels. Doctors sometimes have to remove part of a vein during surgery to get rid of all the cancer. This is called a venous resection. A recent study looked at how this affects patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Apr 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Star-Studded Style: The Best of Coachella 2025

The Coachella music festival is back, and it is bigger than ever. The festival is happening in Indio, California, over two weekends. The first weekend is April 11-13, and the second is April 18-20. This year, the lineup is packed with some of the biggest names in music. Lady Gaga, Green Day, Pos

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Apr 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Caught in the Desert: Kylie and Timothée's Coachella Adventure

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were seen at Coachella, the famous music festival in the desert. This was not just any weekend for them. They were spotted enjoying the festival vibes in Palm Springs on April 12. Pictures showed them holding hands and wearing matching caps. Kylie wore a cropped wh

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Apr 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mushroom Waste to Jute Fabric's Rescue

The mushroom industry is booming, and with it, a growing problem: what to do with all the leftover mushroom substrate? This stuff, known as spent mushroom substrate or SMS, is full of useful enzymes. These enzymes can help tackle another waste issue: old jute fabric. Usually, treating jute fabric in

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