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Aug 24 2025SCIENCE

Shark Skin Secrets: How Bonnetheads Grow and Glow

Sharks have unique skin covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. These denticles help sharks swim faster and protect them during mating. Scientists wanted to see if these denticles change as sharks grow and if there are differences between male and female sharks. They studied 24 bonneth

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Aug 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Phone That Cares: Fairphone 6 Review

The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not havin

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Aug 23 2025POLITICS

France and Italy in Diplomatic Tussle Over Ukraine Support

In a recent diplomatic spat, France called in Italy's ambassador to address some harsh words thrown by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini, known for his strong opinions, had some choice words for French President Emmanuel Macron, especially about his stance on Ukraine. Salvini, sp

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Aug 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Take on Bloodlines 2: Is Change a Good Thing?

Bloodlines 2 has been a hot topic among fans of the World of Darkness. The game has faced a lot of criticism, but maybe that's not such a bad thing. The original Bloodlines was a cult classic, and it's tough to live up to that legacy. The new game looks different, and that's making some fans nervous

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Aug 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Bold Moves on Voting: What's Really Going On?

President Donald Trump has been making big statements about changing how elections work in the U. S. He recently shared plans on his social media site to introduce a new executive order aimed at the 2026 midterm elections. This order would target mail voting and voting machines, systems that have be

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Aug 23 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the Russiagate Plot: A Threat to Democracy

In a recent interview, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shed light on a troubling episode in U. S. history. She discussed the revocation of security clearances for 37 intelligence officials linked to the 2017 Russiagate scandal. Gabbard described the events as a "seditious conspiracy

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Aug 23 2025FINANCE

U. S. Tax Agency Loses Crypto Chief Amid Policy Shifts

The person in charge of the U. S. tax agency's digital currency team, Trish Turner, is stepping down. This move happens just as new tax rules for cryptocurrencies are about to take effect. Turner is leaving for a job in the private sector, and it's not clear who will take over her role. The IRS has

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Aug 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Unseen Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and You

AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca

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Aug 22 2025SPORTS

Jerry Jones and the Art of Bending the Rules

Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has a habit that's causing quite a stir. He's been known to negotiate contracts directly with players, even when they have agents. This might not seem like a big deal, but it's actually a pretty sneaky move. You see, agents are there to represent players

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Aug 22 2025BUSINESS

US Deliveries on Pause: What's the Deal with New Import Taxes?

Big changes are happening in the world of international shipping. Starting August 29, the US is changing its rules on import taxes for small packages. This has caused a lot of confusion and delays. Royal Mail and DHL have decided to pause some deliveries to the US. They need time to figure out how

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