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Nov 15 2025CRIME

Georgia's Trump Case: A New Prosecutor Steps In

A new face is now leading the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Pete Skandalakis, head of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, has taken over after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified. Willis was removed due to a r

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Ancient Secrets: Woolly Mammoth's RNA Tells a Tale

Deep in the Siberian permafrost, a young woolly mammoth named Yuka lay frozen for roughly 40, 000 years. In 2010, tusk hunters found Yuka's remarkably preserved body, with skin, muscle tissue, and even hair still intact. Scientists were thrilled, as Yuka's DNA was in such good shape that some cell n

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Nov 15 2025CRIME

Coach John Beam: A Life Cut Short, A Community in Mourning

John Beam, a beloved figure in Oakland, was more than just a football coach. He was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light for countless young people. His sudden death after a targeted shooting on the Laney College campus has left a void in the community. The incident has raised questions about cam

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Indiana Senate Puts Brakes on Trump's Redistricting Push

Indiana's Senate has decided not to vote on a new congressional map that President Trump wanted. This means two districts that usually vote for Democrats will stay the same for the next election. The Senate's leader, Rodric Bray, said there aren't enough votes to make this happen, so they won't meet

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Flip: What It Means for Your Groceries

Let's talk about how Trump's recent tariff changes might affect your grocery bill. First, let's understand what's happening. Trump has decided to cut tariffs on some important food items. This includes things like coffee, cocoa, bananas, and certain types of beef. He's also taken some fruits off th

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

A Student's Call to ICE Sparks Heated Debate

A student at Boston University found himself at the center of a heated online debate after claiming responsibility for reporting workers at a local carwash to immigration authorities. Zac Segal, a junior and track athlete, posted on social media that he had been contacting ICE for months about the w

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Nov 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building AI That Gets Us: A Simple Guide to Aligned Intelligence

AI is getting smarter, but how can we make sure it's on our team? The key might be teaching AI to understand the world and what we want, just like we do. This isn't about making AI smarter in general, but smarter in a way that aligns with our goals. Think of it like teaching a kid. You don't just w

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Nov 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Actors Celebrate Themselves with a New Name

The Screen Actors Guild Awards is changing its name to The Actor Awards. This shift highlights the focus on actors, as the trophy itself is called "The Actor. " The change aims to make the show's purpose clearer to a global audience. The rebranding was announced ahead of the 32nd ceremony, schedule

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

How Gas Anesthesia Affects Pain Sensors in Rats

Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel

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Nov 15 2025HEALTH

Harford County Offers Free Radiation Protection Tablets

Harford County is taking steps to keep people safe from potential radiation. They are giving away free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. This event is happening on November 15th from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at North Harford High School.

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