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May 03 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin's Governor Stands Firm Amid Arrest Threats

Wisconsin's governor, Tony Evers, is not backing down despite recent threats from a high-ranking official in the Trump administration. The official hinted that Evers could face arrest due to guidelines he issued for state employees dealing with federal immigration agents. Evers made it clear that he

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Science in Crisis: The National Science Foundation's Sudden Shifts

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing a storm. The government agency, which is a big supporter of basic science, math, and engineering, especially in colleges and universities, is under fire. The latest blow came from the White House, which proposed a budget cut of $4. 7 billion. This is m

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May 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Life of Music and Activism: The Legacy of Jill Sobule

Jill Sobule, a singer-songwriter, left a lasting mark on the music industry. She was known for her hit song "I Kissed a Girl, " which became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. Sobule passed away at the age of 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. The fire broke out early in the morning, and f

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May 03 2025POLITICS

The New American Dream: Poverty as Progress?

The recent economic downturn in the U. S. has sparked a peculiar response from the current administration. As the economy shrank for the first time in years, the stock market plummeted, and business owners warned of potential shortages. Instead of addressing these concerns, some officials have start

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Sheep Offer New Insights into Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimer's disease is a big deal. It's a condition where the brain slowly breaks down. It's one of the toughest medical puzzles out there. Scientists have found that certain gene mutations can lead to early-onset Alzheimer's. These mutations are in the presenilin 1 and 2 (PSEN1 and PSEN2) and the a

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Physics: 100 Years and Counting

Quantum physics is a big deal. It's been around for a century. It's time to look at what it has done and what it might do in the future. It's a field that has changed the way we see the world. It's also a field that has changed the way we live our lives. It's a field that has changed the way we thin

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Teen Troubles: Uncovering Patterns of Substance Use and Delinquency

Teenagers often get a bad rap for their behavior. But why do some teens turn to drugs and crime? A recent study in Sweden took a close look at this issue. It tried to find hidden groups of teens with similar problems. The goal was to understand what drives these teens to misuse substances and engage

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

Chicago Casino Construction Hits a Snag

The Chicago casino project, led by Bally's, has run into trouble. The Illinois Gaming Board has halted work at the site in River West. Why? They found out that an unauthorized waste hauler, with past ties to organized crime, was being used. This company, D&P Construction, was hired by the Chicago Co

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Ozone's Impact on Beef Carcasses: A Real-World Test

The food industry is always looking for new ways to keep food safe and fresh. One method that has been tested is using ozone gas on beef carcasses in cold storage. Two different levels of ozone were used in this test. One was 3 parts per million and the other was 10 parts per million. The goal was t

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

The Power Play in Drug Pricing

The world of drug pricing is a complex web of influences. It is a world where manufacturers and retailers are constantly finding new ways to sell their products. This includes opening up online stores alongside their traditional brick-and-mortar locations. To understand how this affects drug pric

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