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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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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

The Comedy Showdown at the White House Dinner

The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a big event. It is a night where reporters and government officials come together. It is supposed to be fun and light-hearted. But lately, it has become tense and political. This year, the dinner is on April 26th. The White House Correspondents’ Assoc

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Side of Health Insurance

In Texas, a recent event shook the health insurance world. The CEO of a major private health insurance company was fired. This happened after he admitted to using private investigators to dig into the lives of customers and lawmakers. The CEO, Mark Sanders, was the head of Superior HealthPlan. He wa

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Political Pressure: The Growing Tension Between Congress and the Judiciary

The political landscape in the United States is heating up, with a prominent Republican figure suggesting drastic measures to counter judicial decisions that have opposed Donald Trump's initiatives. Mike Johnson, a key figure in the House of Representatives, recently hinted at the possibility of def

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