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Jul 07 2025POLITICS

A Russian Official's Sudden Downfall and Ukraine's Ongoing Struggles

A high-ranking Russian official, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in a car near Moscow. He had been fired by President Putin just hours before. The official story says he took his own life, but the full details are still unclear. Starovoit had been in charge of Russia's transport ministry since May

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Jul 07 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Political Move Sends Tesla Stock on a Wild Ride

Elon Musk's recent decision to create a new political party has stirred up quite a storm. Tesla's stock took a nosedive, dropping by up to 7. 6% in early trading. This happened right after Musk announced his plans, which didn't sit well with former President Donald Trump. Trump wasn't shy about shar

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Jul 07 2025POLITICS

Political Showdown: What's Next for Mamdani and New York?

A heated debate has sparked in the political arena, focusing on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. Recently, a Republican representative suggested deporting Mamdani, citing a lyric from his past rap career as evidence of potential support for terrorist organizations. Thi

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Jul 07 2025OPINION

Food, Caste, and Queer Desire: A Look at Geeli Pucchi

Food is more than just something we eat. It can be a way to control people. It can also be a way to show love and desire. In the short film "Geeli Pucchi, " food is used in both ways. The film is part of the Netflix series "Ajeeb Dastaans. " It tells the story of a Dalit, queer woman. Her life is sh

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Jul 07 2025CRIME

Uncovering Secrets: How Hair Reveals Drug Use

Hair can be a silent witness to what someone has consumed. This isn't just about illegal drugs like meth or cocaine. Now, scientists can also detect hypnotics, those sleep-inducing medications, from a single dose. This ability has been a game-changer in forensic investigations since the 2010s. But

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

Stress and the Brain's Natural Painkillers: A New Way to Track Enkephalins

Enkephalins are like the brain's own painkillers. They help with pain relief, reward, and dealing with stress. But tracking them in real-time has been tough because they appear and disappear quickly and are present in tiny amounts. Scientists have come up with a clever way to study these enkephalin

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Jul 07 2025SPORTS

How Running Sticks Affect Your Energy and Foot Power on Hills

Trail runners often use poles, but how they affect energy use and foot strength, especially after a long run, isn't well understood. A recent study looked into this by examining how using poles changes the amount of energy spent moving upward and the force exerted by the feet during uphill walking.

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Big Talk, Bigger Challenges in Brazil

The BRICS summit is happening in Brazil, and it's shaping up to be a bit of a mixed bag. The group, which includes major developing economies, has grown a lot recently, but that might not be all good news. Some experts think the group might struggle to speak with one voice, especially when it comes

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

A Republican Lawmaker Steps Back from Congress

Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican known for his moderate stance, has decided not to run for re-election next year. At 61, he's had enough of the grueling two-year election cycles. Bacon, a former Air Force officer, has represented a swing district that includes Omaha and rural areas since 2016.

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Hidden Players in COVID-19

The human body is a bustling city of tiny organisms. Some of these tiny organisms are bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract. These bacteria can influence how the body reacts to infections like COVID-19. A recent study shed light on this complex relationship. Researchers looked at 123 pe

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