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Jul 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Crete's Wildfire Chaos: Tourists and Locals Flee as Flames Rage

On the Greek island of Crete, a wildfire has been causing chaos. Strong winds have made it hard for firefighters to control the blaze. The fire started near Ierapetra on the southern coast. It has forced thousands of people to leave their hotels and homes. About 5, 000 tourists had to be evacuated.

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

House Republicans Unite Behind Trump's Plan

House Republicans, after some initial resistance, have decided to support President Trump's agenda. This decision comes after days of debate and threats to block the bill. The bill, which includes tax cuts and spending increases, has faced criticism from both conservative and moderate Republicans.

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Do Young Vietnamese Share News Online?

In Vietnam, young people are sharing news on social media a lot. To understand why, researchers looked at what makes news interesting, what people want from it, and how they feel about sharing. They found that news that matters to society and connects with people is more likely to be shared. Young p

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Fake AI Images: A Smarter Way to Stay Informed

In today's digital world, AI-generated images are becoming so realistic that it's getting harder to tell what's real and what's not. This raises concerns about a future where false information spreads like wildfire. A recent study explored whether teaching people specific strategies to identify AI-g

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Transgender Athletes and the Supreme Court: A New Debate

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about transgender athletes and school sports. They decided to review cases from Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts had ruled in favor of transgender students. This comes just after the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transge

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering Ancient Health Secrets in Patagonia

In the vast landscapes of Patagonia, a single grave tells a story of health and hardship from the 18th and 19th centuries. This grave belonged to an Indigenous person who lived during a time when their community interacted with European settlers. Scientists wanted to know more about the health of th

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Decoding Plant Parasites: How P. japonicum and A. thaliana Connect

Scientists have been curious about how parasitic plants like Phtheirospermum japonicum (P. japonicum) latch onto their hosts, like Arabidopsis thaliana (A. thaliana). This sneaky plant creates a special structure called a haustorium to invade its host and form a vascular connection. Think of it like

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Jul 02 2025SPORTS

NBA Free Agency: Who's Left on the Market?

NBA free agency is already shaking things up. Some big names have already signed new deals, but there are still plenty of talented players available. Let's take a look at the top 10 free agents still on the market. Damian Lillard is the most surprising name on this list. He's a seven-time All-NBA p

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Power Tussle: Trump Takes Aim at Independent Agencies

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe

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