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Apr 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Rate Cut Quest: Why Firing Powell Might Not Be Enough

The U. S. President, Donald Trump, has been vocal about his displeasure with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This has sparked worries that he might try to remove Powell from his position. However, this move might not be enough to get the rate cuts he desires. The Federal Reserve is an indepe

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Apr 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Oblivion Remastered: How to Get Your Hands on the Classic RPG

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has finally hit the shelves. This 20-year-old game, originally developed by Virtuous, is now available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game was released on Tuesday, just a few days after it was leaked online. This game is a big deal because it was a

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

Chess Moves to Duolingo: A New Way to Learn

Duolingo is expanding its offerings beyond language learning. It is adding chess to its list of non-language courses. This move is part of a broader trend where educational apps are diversifying their content. The chess lessons will initially be available in beta on the iOS app. The goal is to make

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: The Clock is Ticking

After a long pause, the Education Department is set to restart the collection process for overdue student loans. May 5th is the date when the hammer will drop. Borrowers who have fallen behind might soon find themselves dealing with debt collectors or being signed up for income-based repayment plans

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

A Dark Day in Kashmir's Tourist Haven

Tensions flared in the picturesque region of Kashmir as a brutal assault unfolded. South Kashmir's Pahalgam, renowned for its lush meadows and towering glaciers, witnessed a grim turn of events. This area, a magnet for both local and international tourists, saw a surge in visitors over the past year

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

University Leaders Unite Against Government Interference

The Trump administration has been on a mission to control higher education. Over 150 university presidents have banded together to push back. They are not happy about the government's attempts to control what happens on campuses. This is a big deal because it shows that universities are standing up

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: How Many Medical Students Know About PMDD?

PMDD is a severe form of PMS. It is a mental health condition that can cause intense physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. These symptoms can disrupt a woman's daily life. PMDD can be hard to spot. It shares symptoms with other conditions. This makes it tricky to figure out how many women are af

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

East LA Innocence: A 30-Year Journey to Justice

A man who was wrongfully convicted of a 1993 murder in East LA was finally cleared of all charges. This man, Humberto "Beto" Duran, was locked away for nearly three decades before a judge officially declared him innocent. This declaration came after a lengthy process of legal battles and court proce

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Apr 22 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Production with a Sweet Twist

The quest to make hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through electrochemistry is tough. It needs a stable and high-performing electrode-electrolyte interface. A recent breakthrough used glucose to tweak the environment around this interface. This was done by sticking glucose onto graphite felt. The result? A

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Metals and Parkinson's: The Hidden Links

Parkinson's disease is a big deal. It's the second most common brain disorder that causes problems with movement. It can really mess up a person's life. Scientists have been looking into how metals in our bodies might play a role in this disease. They checked out 8 metals that our body needs and 2 t

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