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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

A Decade of Online Scientific Chatter

Imagine parties going on for 24 hours, but instead of music and food, there's non-stop discussion and sharp debates on science. Thats what we're about to do now. In 2015, a fun online event called the #RSCPoster conference began, This was a time when people chatted at length online about science on

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

U. S. Citizens Headed to El Salvador's Maximum Security Prison: A Fresh Perspective

Imagine a prison with no windows and the worst conditions possible. This is the reality of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The prison holds over 15, 000 inmates, many of whom are involved in brutal gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. Recently, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Thoughts on Federal WorkersMake Or Take Deal

Fed government employees across the US are reviewing a offers. The deadline to make a decision is ticking closer The next step can change the many careers out there. Federal workers a special kind of treatment. to do great for Americans in different departments. On to some tricky It w

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the Trans Faces of Texas

While Governor Greg Abbott was speaking on TV, something else was happening. A group supporting LGBTQ rights showed some ads on TV. These ads had three transgender people being themselves. The ads were made by GLAAD and Ground Media. These guys wanted to show people that being transgender is no

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Grammy Night 2025: A Double-Duty Showcase of Music & Diversity

The Grammy 2025 event was a double-duty showcase for the music industry. On a Sunday, February 2nd, LA’s Crypto. com Arena was the stage for the prestigious Grammy Awards for the 67th time, hosted by popular comedian Trevor Noah. This year’s show was pivotal for Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eil

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

The Grammy Speech That Tore Down the Industry

Let's set the scene in Lots Angeles, on a big stage, big-time singer Chappell Roan won her first major award trophy, rapidly tossing up a disturbing view of the industry that everyone in the room would hear. Imagine the atmosphere, everyone cheering, and cameras flashing as Chappell steps forward a

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Will the Weather Steal the Show at This Year's Pebble Beach Pro-Am?

Pebble Beach, California, is known for its unpredictable weather. The latest forecasts are anything but reassuring as the final round of the 2025 PGA Tour Event approaches, Thicker clouds and possible thunderstorms are expected, with temperatures ranging from a chilly low of 52°F (11°C) to

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Celebrities and Politics: Controversial Video and the Deportation Debate

A debate was sparked when a video of a popular singer's reaction was used in a controversial way by a political administration. The video showed the singer crying, upset about the plight of immigrants. The administration took this video and mixed it with interviews with people who had lost family me

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

The Vanishing Webpages:A Look Into What Happened

On a busy Friday, a strange thing happened across various federal websites. Pages vanished, info on crucial health topics disappeared, and even pronouns in email signatures got the boot. All of this was part of a big cleanup ordered by officials. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a memo ea

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