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Mar 03 2025HEALTH

TB Hotspots: Uncovering Nepal's Environmental Links

Nepal is grappling with a significant health issue. Every year, around 70, 000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) emerge in the country. That's a lot of people affected by a preventable and curable disease. In 2022 alone, the incidence rate was 229 cases per 100, 000 people. This is a stark reminder tha

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Mar 03 2025CRYPTO

The Rise and Fall of Melania's Crypto Coin

Imagine this: A coin named after a former First Lady, launched with great fanfare, and then it crashes. That's exactly what happened with $MELANIA. The coin was launched on January 20th and quickly hit a high of $13. 69. But then, it started to drop. By February 26th, it had fallen to just $0. 8412.

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Mar 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Kieran Culkin's Big Win and Family Plans

Kieran Culkin's victory at the Oscars was a big deal. He won the award for best supporting actor for his role in "A Real Pain" at the 97th Academy Awards. This win was a big moment for him, as it was his first Oscar nomination and win. Culkin played Benji, a character who is chaotic but lovable. The

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Cuomo's Big Return: Will New Yorkers Give Him Another Chance?

Andrew Cuomo's political comeback has begun. He announced his run for New York City mayor. This has sparked a lot of questions. Is he a good choice for the city? The answer is not clear. Cuomo's political journey has been full of ups and downs. He was once a powerful governor. He resig

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Lumbering Toward Change: Trump's Wood Industry Shift

The president recently made a big move to boost domestic lumber production. He signed a couple of actions aimed at increasing the amount of wood available in the U. S. and making it easier for companies to get their hands on it. One of the key points is to speed up the process of getting permits to

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

Protecting Our Parks: The Fight for Public Lands

Hundreds of people gathered at national parks in Southern California to voice their concerns about the future of public lands. The protests were sparked by the recent mass firings of federal employees, including many who worked in national parks. Protesters in Joshua Tree National Park waved America

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Mar 02 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Fish Disease with Diatoms: A New Approach

Imagine a tiny fish, swimming in a crowded tank. It's vulnerable to diseases, one of which is piscine francisellosis. This nasty infection, caused by a bacterium called Francisella orientalis, can wipe out entire populations of tilapia, a popular fish for farming. Currently, there are no approved tr

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Mar 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fiery Sunday in the Carolinas: Winds, Dry Weather Fuel Wildfires

The Carolinas faced a challenging Sunday as wildfires raged across the region. Dry, windy conditions made it tough for firefighters to control the blazes. The Carolina Forest Fire, near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grew rapidly, doubling in size overnight to 1, 200 acres. Officials had to issue

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Mar 02 2025POLITICS

English Only? A New Twist in US Language Policy

The United States has taken a sharp turn in its language policy. President Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the country. This move reverses a policy from the Clinton era, which had required federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English spea

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Mar 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Carolina's Wildfires: A Blaze of Trouble

South Carolina is facing a serious problem. Wildfires are raging across the state, forcing the governor to take drastic measures. These fires have already burned through about 1, 200 acres and are threatening another 3, 000. The situation is so bad that more than 175 wildfires are currently active,

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