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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ring Leader RNAs: Spotting and Measuring Circular Variants

Circular RNAs, or circRNAs, are unique RNA molecules that form a closed loop. They are found in every eukaryotic organism and are created through a special type of splicing called backsplicing. This process connects the ends of a linear RNA strand, resulting in a backsplice junction (BSJ) that's dif

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Money on Hold: A Legal Tussle Unfreezes Dollars

President Donald Trump was not happy. A court blocked his plan to halt federal spending. It was unprecedented and claimed it was all about needing to pause spending on some things. Some judges were not convinced. The president was not happy. The courts were stopping some of his plans. Trump

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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI:Showdown Between Elon's Takeover and Sam's Vision

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman set some records straight regarding the possibility of a takeover by Elon Musk. Sam of OpenAI quickly addressed the possible takeover by Elon Musk’s. This means that there could be some strong tensions between the two. Elon’s group tried to buy OpenAI for a stagger

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Slimming Down the Government: A New Plan for Efficiency

Let's talk about a big change happening in the government. The President has just signed an order to make the government more efficient. This initiative, known as the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), aims to cut down on waste and make the government run smoother. The order star

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

USAid's Shake-Up: What Happened to the Overseas Aid Agency?

Last week, Paul Martin, the federal watchdog overseeing the US Agency for International Development (USAid), was suddenly fired. This happened after he released a report saying that the agency's work had been disrupted. The report highlighted some serious issues. It said that a big reduction in sta

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Printing Bones: The New Way to Build Stronger Structures

Building bones from scratch for medical needs is a hot topic in science. 3D printing is a big deal in this field. It's all about creating materials that match real bone tissue. This is tricky because bones have a complex structure. Scientists are exploring new ways to make this happen. Imag

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Teen Tech Habits Shift During COVID-19

South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea

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Feb 12 2025WEATHER

Stormy Days Ahead for South Carolina: What to Expect

South Carolina is bracing for a couple of wet and windy days. Meteorologists have flagged the next two days as significant weather days due to anticipated showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The weather is expected to be cold and cloudy, with temperatures barely reaching the 40s. This chillines

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Walking Back to Health After Knee Surgery

A lot of folks who have knee replacement surgery struggle to get moving again. In Finland, doctors and physiotherapists give patients tips and exercises before and after the operation. But being active is a big problem for many. Pain and discomfort often hold them back from walking and doing daily t

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

How Past Traumas Shape Present Choices: ACEs and Unexpected Pregnancies

Let's dive into a disturbing truth. Many people's choices of pregnancy may be highly influenced without us thinking. Adverse childhood experiences how so? These are traumatic events like abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction that stick with us. New interviews showed that people who went through

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