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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Life of Music and Activism: The Legacy of Jill Sobule

Jill Sobule, a singer-songwriter, left a lasting mark on the music industry. She was known for her hit song "I Kissed a Girl, " which became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. Sobule passed away at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. The fire broke out early in the morning, and f

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May 03 2025POLITICS

The New American Dream: Poverty as Progress?

The recent economic downturn in the U. S. has sparked a peculiar response from the current administration. As the economy shrank for the first time in years, the stock market plummeted, and business owners warned of potential shortages. Instead of addressing these concerns, some officials have start

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Physics: 100 Years and Counting

Quantum physics is a big deal. It's been around for a century. It's time to look at what it has done and what it might do in the future. It's a field that has changed the way we see the world. It's also a field that has changed the way we live our lives. It's a field that has changed the way we thin

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

The Power Play in Drug Pricing

The world of drug pricing is a complex web of influences. It is a world where manufacturers and retailers are constantly finding new ways to sell their products. This includes opening up online stores alongside their traditional brick-and-mortar locations. To understand how this affects drug pric

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Medication Challenges for Seniors in Hospitals

Medication management can be tough for older adults. As people age, their ability to handle daily tasks, like taking pills, can drop. This can make taking medication safely a big problem. This is a big deal in hospitals, especially in geriatric care units. So, it is crucial to spot these issues earl

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May 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Water Lettuce Fights Pollution in Dirty Water

Water lettuce, also known as Pistia stratiotes, is a hardy plant that can help clean up polluted water. This plant is often found in places where water is dirty due to mining waste. Understanding how water lettuce handles different pollutants is key to using it for cleaning up water. The pl

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Tax Status in the Crosshairs: A Battle of Ideals

A heated debate is unfolding between Harvard University and the federal government. The core issue? Tax-exempt status and the limits of federal control over academic institutions. The government has threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, a move that has sparked intense discussion.

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May 02 2025POLITICS

How Germany's Spy Agency is Taking On a Far-Right Party

Germany is making a bold move against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The country's spy agency, BfV, has labeled the entire party as extremist. This isn't a small deal. It gives authorities more power to keep an eye on the party. They can now intercept phone calls and even use und

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May 02 2025POLITICS

A Divided Campus: Trump's Visit to the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama was the stage for a political showdown. President Donald Trump took the spotlight at the school's commencement ceremony. He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on various topics. He boasted about his electoral victories, claimed the 2020 election was rigged, and took aim at

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

The Man Who Defied Death for a Universal Cure

A man named Tim Friede has a unique claim to fame. He has injected himself with snake venom 856 times over 18 years. This might sound crazy, but it has led to a big breakthrough in medicine. Friede's blood could hold the key to a universal antivenom. Friede's journey started when he was young, coll

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