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Sep 21 2025HEALTH

Farm Chemicals and Our Health: What's the Real Story?

In the heart of Taiwan's rural landscapes, a pressing question lingers: how do agricultural chemicals impact our genetic makeup? Researchers decided to investigate this by examining two key substances: glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, and its byproduct, AMPA. They chose to analyze these compound

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Sep 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Maher Stands Up for Jimmy Kimmel, Criticizes ABC

Bill Maher, known for his sharp wit, recently defended his fellow talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on his HBO show, "Real Time. " Maher didn't hold back when criticizing ABC, the network that suspended Kimmel's show after some controversial comments. Maher, who knows a thing or two about being canceled,

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Sep 20 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More Women in Surgery?

More women are studying medicine than ever before. Yet, surgery is still a man's world. Women make up half of medical students. But they are a minority in surgical specialties. This is odd. Women often do just as well as men in surgery. In some cases, they do better. So, why aren't more women becomi

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Sep 20 2025POLITICS

A Divided House Honors Charlie Kirk

The House of Representatives recently passed a resolution to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The vote was not unanimous, with a notable number of Democrats opposing it. This division reflects the growing political tensions in the country following Kirk's assassination. The resolution, whi

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Sep 20 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's New Boss: David Ellison Takes the Reins at Paramount

David Ellison has made a big move in Hollywood. He's now in charge at Paramount Pictures, a studio with over a century of history. But running a major studio isn't a walk in the park, especially in today's political climate. Ellison gathered his team on the Paramount lot to kick off this new chapte

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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Free Speech Takes a Hit: Media's Bow to Political Pressure

In the past, Donald Trump's attempts to control the media were largely unsuccessful. He criticized journalists and encouraged his followers to distrust the press, but the media largely stood their ground. However, things have changed. His recent efforts to muzzle the media are proving more effective

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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Why Trump Wants Back into Afghanistan

Trump's recent remarks about potentially returning U. S. troops to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan have sparked discussions. This idea comes years after the U. S. left the country in a hurried and chaotic manner. Trump mentioned this during a press event with the British Prime Minister, linking it to

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Sep 19 2025BUSINESS

Hyperscale Data's Big Bitcoin Bet

Hyperscale Data has been making waves with its growing bitcoin investment. In just a couple of weeks, the company has boosted its bitcoin holdings to about $8 million. This amount now makes up 34% of its public float, which is a significant jump from the previous 12%. So, why the sudden interest in

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Media Giants Back Down: Was It Fear or a Deal?

House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Chrystia Freeland: From Cabinet to Ukraine's Future

Chrystia Freeland has decided to step away from her cabinet role, marking the end of her 12-year journey in public service. This move comes with a mix of gratitude and a hint of sadness, as she shared on social media. Freeland emphasized that democracy thrives because political roles are not permane

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