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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Cold Water Chemistry: How Alanine and Water Mix at Low Temps

Alanine is a building block of proteins. It is an amino acid. It is important to see how it behaves in water. Especially when it is cold. This is because proteins work differently in cold water. They can fold or unfold. They can also interact with water in unique ways. Scientists wanted to see how

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Health Care Subsidies: What's Next for Americans?

House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting

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Dec 17 2025HEALTH

Illinois Takes a Step: New Law Lets Terminally Ill Choose Their End

A new law in Illinois now allows adults with terminal illnesses to request life-ending medication from their doctors. This change, known as Senate Bill 1950, passed through the House and Senate with close votes and was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill has sparked strong debates. So

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Dec 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farming for the Future: How Regenerative Agriculture is Changing the Game

Regenerative agriculture is shaking up the farming world. It's not just about growing crops anymore; it's about making the soil healthier, protecting nature, and even helping farmers make more money. This new way of farming doesn't rely on big machines. It uses animals and different types of plants

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidy Showdown: House Republicans Stifle Democratic Efforts

In a dramatic turn of events, House Republicans recently put a stop to a Democratic push for a swift vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The move, which took place on a Wednesday, was met with fierce opposition from Democrats, who accused Republicans of cutting off the vote premat

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Creative Tactics to Evacuate Wounded Soldiers

Ukraine's soldiers face a tough challenge. They can't always rush to help their hurt comrades. Often, they must wait for bad weather or create chaos to hide their rescues. This is because drones watch the battlefield all the time. It's hard to move around safely. Col. Valerii Vyshnivskyi shared thi

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

A Chilly Showdown: Immigration Enforcement Meets Resistance in Minnesota

In the heart of a Minnesota winter, a tense scene unfolded. Two men found themselves stranded on a roof, hiding from federal agents. The temperature was brutal, dipping well below zero. Around them, a growing crowd of supporters showed up, ready to help. They brought blankets, warm drinks, and loud

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

When Politics Walk into the Pews

Churches have always been about bringing people together. But lately, something has changed. Politics have started to sneak into sermons and services. This shift is causing problems. It's making people feel uncomfortable. Some even leave their churches because of it. The idea that one political vie

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