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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Law Firms Bending to Political Pressure

A prominent global law firm has struck a bargain with the White House. Willkie Farr & Gallagher has pledged to provide at least $100 million in free legal services. This money will go towards supporting veterans and fighting against antisemitism. This agreement makes Willkie the third law firm in re

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Tariff Time: Trump's Trade Plan in Action

The United States is on the brink of a major shift in trade policy. The president is ready to roll out his long-discussed tariff plan. The new tariffs are set to kick in on Wednesday. The announcement will happen at a Rose Garden event. The president and his team have been busy fine-tuning t

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Parents in Politics: A Surprising Vote Shakes Up Congress

In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives found itself in a state of temporary chaos. This happened after a group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats to block a rule proposed by their own party's leadership. The rule in question aimed to stop a vote on allowing new parents

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Congress Faces Proxy Voting Debate

Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne

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Apr 01 2025SCIENCE

How House Finches Get Their Red Feathers

House finches are known for their vibrant red feathers. These feathers are a result of a specific pigment called 3-hydroxy-echinenone. This pigment is a type of carotenoid. Carotenoids are colorful compounds found in many plants and animals. They are responsible for the bright colors in many bir

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Congresswoman Luna Fights for New Parents' Voting Rights

The House of Representatives is in a bit of a pickle. A group of lawmakers is pushing for a change that would allow new parents to vote by proxy. This means that if a new mom or dad can't be present, they can have someone else vote for them. The idea is to give new parents up to 12 weeks to focus

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Mar 31 2025FINANCE

Rocket's Big Move: A New Giant in the Mortgage World

The mortgage industry is buzzing with news of a major merger. Rocket, a leading mortgage company, is set to acquire Mr. Cooper, a significant competitor, in a deal worth $9. 4 billion. This move comes hot on the heels of Rocket's recent acquisition of Redfin, a real estate listing company. The merg

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Mar 31 2025SPORTS

Sunday's Elite Eight Showdown: Who Will Join the Final Four?

The college basketball season has been all about the SEC's dominance. They made history by sending a record 14 teams to the NCAA tournament. They also had four teams in each regional final. But on this particular Sunday, the Houston Cougars showed that the Big 12 still has some fight left. They face

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Mar 31 2025SPORTS

Houston's Defense Dominates as Cougars March On

Houston's defense is a force to be reckoned with. They have a strong defense that makes it hard for other teams to score. It is no surprise that they won against Tennessee. The Cougars' defense was so strong that Tennessee's top shooters struggled to find their rhythm. The Cougars have been on a win

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Mar 30 2025SPORTS

Young Gun Lee's Big Moment at the Houston Open

The golf world is watching Min Woo Lee, a young talent from Australia. He's on the edge of something big. He's leading the Houston Open after a fantastic third round. Lee shot a seven-under-par 63, which is impressive. He didn't drop a single shot above par all day. This put him ahead by four shots

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