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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Government Shake-Up: A Look at Job Cuts and Changes

The new government administration has started making significant changes, with thousands of federal employees losing their jobs in the first month. This isn't just happening in Washington, D. C. More than 80% of the 2. 4 million civilian federal workforce lives outside the national capital region.

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Orders Spark Exodus: A Look at the Fallout

The Trump administration is making waves, and not in a good way. A seasoned federal prosecutor, Denise Cheung, recently resigned. Why? Because she refused to follow an order from her superiors. The order? To tell a bank to seize assets without enough evidence. Cheung, who had been with the Justice D

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Feb 19 2025SCIENCE

Alien Hunters Strike Out Again: 950, 000 Searches and Still No Signal

Scientists are on the hunt for alien life, but it's not as simple as waiting for a visitor. They have to sift through mountains of data, looking for unusual radio signals. The idea is that if aliens exist, they might send out powerful radio waves, which can travel vast distances. This is the basis f

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Prosecutor Quits Over Trump Appointee's Dubious Orders

A seasoned federal prosecutor decided to step down from her position rather than follow what she saw as questionable instructions from Trump-appointed officials. Denise Cheung, who had been with the Justice Department for over two decades and led the criminal division in Washington D. C. , felt that

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Feb 19 2025SPORTS

F1 2025 Liveries: A Fresh Look at the Teams

The Formula 1 2025 season is just around the corner, and the excitement is building. Ten teams have unveiled their new liveries, each one unique and ready to make a statement on the track. This year, the unveiling took place at a special event at London's 02 Arena, marking the start of Formula 1's 7

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Clear Aligners: How Well Do They Move Teeth?

Clear aligners are a popular choice for straightening teeth. They are clear, removable, and can be taken out for eating and cleaning. But do they work as well as traditional braces? A recent study took a close look at how clear aligners move teeth. The study focused on the upper ba

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Feb 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Automatic Sign-In Plan Hits a Snag

Microsoft had big plans to change how you sign in to your Microsoft account. They wanted to keep you signed in automatically, unless you chose to sign out or used private browsing. This news was shared with Outlook. com users through a notification and a support article that has since been taken dow

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Feb 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

From Pig Squeals to Soundscapes: The Making of Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Iconic Score

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre burst onto the scene in 1974, catching audiences off guard with its raw and unsettling vibe. The film's low-budget production didn't stop it from making a huge impact on horror movies. The eerie sound design and abstract score were key to its success. These elements matc

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Feb 18 2025SCIENCE

How Plants Talk to Themselves to Stop Stealing Too Many Nutrients

Plants can be sneaky, stealing nutrients from other plants. They do this through special structures called haustoria. These haustoria act like straws, sucking up nutrients from the host plant. But how do these parasitic plants know when to stop making more haustoria? It turns out, they have a clever

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

New York City's Top Leaders Quit, Mayor Faces Crisis

In a surprising turn of events, four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies have decided to step down from their positions. This move comes after a series of challenges and a significant shake-up in the city's political landscape. Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and

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