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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

New NASA Boss: A Space Race with a Twist

Jared Isaacman, a wealthy businessman, is now the new leader of NASA. The Senate recently approved his appointment, ending a long and bumpy process that started over a year ago. Isaacman, who is 42, has never worked for NASA or any government agency. He is the founder of a payment company called Shi

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: Who Was the Beachy Head Woman?

The Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era individual, has been a puzzle for years. Initially, experts thought she might have come from sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean. But new DNA research tells a different story. Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London used advanced DNA techniques to st

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Displays Controversial Plaques

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Prime Time Pitch: Wins and Worries

President Donald Trump is set to take the national stage this Wednesday evening. He plans to share what he sees as his biggest wins since returning to the White House. This comes at a time when many Americans are feeling the pinch of a tough economy. Republicans are also gearing up for a challenging

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Eucalyptol: A Natural Fighter Against Harmful E. coli

Eucalyptol, a compound found in plants, shows promise in fighting E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacteria. This bacteria can make people sick and is a big problem in food safety. Scientists wanted to see if eucalyptol could be a safer alternative to traditional antibacterial agents. First, they tested

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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How UVA Light and Nitrite Team Up to Clean Up Aquaculture Wastewater

In the world of wastewater treatment, a new method is making waves. Researchers have found a way to use long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) light and nitrite (NO2-) to break down antibiotics in aquaculture wastewater. This approach is part of a bigger idea: using waste to treat waste. The study focused on

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Finland's Leaders Face Heat Over Racist Acts

Finland is in hot water again. This time, it's because of some very disrespectful posts made by politicians. The country's prime minister had to say sorry to Asian countries. Why? Because some members of the Finns Party, which is part of the government, shared pictures making fun of Asian people's e

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Navigating the Divided Paths of American Identity

A prominent figure has highlighted a growing divide within the right-wing political landscape, emphasizing two opposing visions of American identity. One side champions a belief system rooted in shared principles, while the other leans heavily on heritage and ancestry. The latter, often associated w

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

White House Plaques Stir Controversy

The White House has added new plaques under photos of former presidents, taking a critical stance on Trump's Democratic predecessors. This move is unusual because the White House is usually seen as a symbol of unity. Trump, however, has used it to express his political views and rewrite history. Th

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