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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

New Education Chief: Wrestling Exec Takes On Big Job

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Heartbeats from a Distance: Unlocking ECG Secrets with Smart Tech

Imagine if you could monitor your heart health without any sticky electrodes or uncomfortable wires. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, scientists have been working on making this a reality. They've come up with a clever way to turn signals from a non-contact sensor into detailed heart readin

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Mar 04 2025SPORTS

Heartbeats and Workouts: What Happens to Your Heart When You Exercise?

Exercise is great for the heart, but did you know that it can also cause some interesting changes in how your heart beats? During a workout, your heart rate goes up and down. This change can affect how quickly your heart's electrical activity returns to normal. This is measured by something called t

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Mar 04 2025HEALTH

Heart Health in China: The Tech Solution for Better Care

China is seeing a rise in heart problems. This is due to an aging population and unhealthy habits. This is a big issue because medical care isn't the same everywhere. Some places have great doctors and equipment, while others struggle. This makes it hard to spot and treat heart diseases early. Hear

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Play: Congress and the Courts Take a Backseat

Trump is set to address Congress, a branch of government he has largely ignored since taking office. This speech comes after a tumultuous month where he has flexed his executive muscles, making bold moves both domestically and internationally. Trump has been dismantling government agencies, firing f

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Mar 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Culkin's Big Night at the Oscars

Kieran Culkin had a fantastic night at the 2025 Oscars. He won the Best Supporting Actor award, which was no surprise since he had been winning all the awards leading up to it. He was up against some tough competition, including Guy Pearce from "The Brutalist, " Yuriy Borisov from "Anora, " Edward N

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Mar 03 2025BUSINESS

Kroger's Big Shake-Up: CEO Steps Down Amid Conduct Probe

In a surprising turn of events, Rodney McMullen, the CEO of Kroger, the biggest grocery store chain in the country, has stepped down. This comes after a thorough internal investigation into his personal behavior. The investigation revealed that McMullen's actions didn't align with the company's ethi

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Battery Power: The Secret of Smart Boron

Batteries are everywhere. They power our phones, laptops, and even cars. But have you ever wondered what makes a battery tick? Well, it's all about the chemistry inside. Scientists have been working hard to make batteries better, especially for electric vehicles. They've been focusing on something c

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

Hydra's Head Regrowth: A Mechanical Marvel

Hydra, a tiny freshwater organism, has an amazing ability to regrow its head. This process involves a special area called the head organizer, which acts like a command center. Inside this area, there's a unique structure called an aster-shaped topological defect. This defect is made up of supracellu

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Mar 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires Rage Across the Carolinas

Across the Carolinas, firefighters were busy battling multiple wildfires on Sunday. The situation was especially bad in South Carolina, where over 175 fires had burned through 6. 6 square miles. The governor of South Carolina declared a state of emergency to help with the response efforts. The Na

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