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Nov 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Venice's Green Wake-Up Call: Protests and Bans

Venice recently saw its famous Grand Canal turn green. This happened because of a protest organized by climate activists, including Greta Thunberg. The group used a harmless dye to make a statement about climate change. They also hung banners and walked through crowds to get attention. This wasn't j

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

Justice in the Spotlight: DOJ's Epstein Files Under Fire

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is under the microscope again, this time for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to speed up the processing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This request is about the Trump administration's decision in July to

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Rush Hour Movie is Coming, But Is It a Good Idea?

Paramount is set to release a new movie in the Rush Hour series. This is big news for fans of the original films. The series, which follows two cops who team up to solve crimes, was a huge hit in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The new movie, Rush Hour 4, will bring back the original stars, Jackie

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Smart Ways to Find Cool Tech at Thrift Stores

Setting up a home entertainment system can be pricey. But, guess what? Thrift stores can be a goldmine for tech lovers. They might not have the latest gadgets, but they often have hidden gems. The trick is knowing what to look for. Not all tech is a good fit for thrift stores. For example, flatscre

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Black Women and the Unseen Struggle: A Closer Look at Unemployment

In a room filled with determined voices, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked a tough question: Why are Black women, who are among the most active in the job market, facing rising unemployment? The gathering in Boston brought together experts to explore this issue, revealing how the challenges faced by Black

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Nov 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Water Secrets: A New Way to Spot Viruses

Studying viruses in water is tricky. But now, there's a new method that makes it easier. It's called Nanopore direct RNA sequencing (NDRS). This method helps find RNA viruses in water. Researchers came up with a special way to use NDRS. They tested different tools to find the best ones. Flye was gre

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Understanding Health Inequities Through Intersectionality

Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these fac

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

G20 Summit: A Missed Opportunity for the US and Global Unity

The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to b

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Nov 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots Taking Over: Will We All Be Unemployed Soon?

Elon Musk has been talking about a future where robots do all the work. He thinks this could happen in the next 10 to 20 years. Musk believes that with advances in AI and robotics, humans won't need to work for money anymore. Instead, people will spend their time on hobbies or creative things. He ev

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Nov 23 2025OPINION

New Jersey's New Leader: Time to Tackle the Wealth Divide

New Jersey's newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, has a big task ahead. The state has some serious money problems, and they're not just about taxes or jobs. There's a huge gap between how much white families have and how much Black and Latino families have. This isn't just about numbers; it's abo

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