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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Romania's Election Reset: A New Start

Imagine you're in Romania, and just like that, your presidential election's results are tossed out. Why? Because the president, Klaus Iohannis, found some secret documents hinting that Russia might be stirring up trouble. It seems Russia was trying to boost a far-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, us

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Designing the Support Buddy App with Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer is a global health concern, with a high survival rate in the US, at 91% over five years. Despite this, many survivors face mental health challenges like depression and anxiety due to the stress and uncertainty that comes with survivorship. Over 40% of survivors grapple with these issue

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Dec 09 2024SCIENCE

Making Super Solar Cells: A New Block for Ultra-Efficient Power

Scientists are always looking for ways to make solar cells better, especially for buildings. Current ultra-narrow bandgap solar cells have issues like high energy levels and poor performance. One team has come up with a new idea: use benzothiazole-fused cyanoindone (BTC) as a key part of the solar c

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Campaign Pledges: Changing Tune on TV

In his first network TV interview since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC News' Kristen Welker. He discussed various topics, including his plans for Dreamers, abortion medication, and the Fed Chair. Trump's measured tone didn't last long. He quickly shifted to sugg

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

The Baltic Sea Tension: German Helicopter Fired Upon

Imagine this: A German helicopter, out on a routine mission in the Baltic Sea, suddenly faces unexpected danger. According to reports, a Russian ship fired signal ammunition at it. This wasn't just any mission; it was a time of heightened tensions between Germany and Russia. But what's the story beh

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Inside Tesla's Electric Car Blueprint

Ever thought about what it takes to design an electric car? Tesla's technical design report offers a peek behind the scenes. Instead of bragging about their cool cars, they dive straight into the details, just like you'd explain a big project to your teacher. The report starts with what Tesla hopes

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Lighting Up DNA: A New Way to Control Biosensors

Scientists are always looking for better ways to control DNA biosensors. These sensors use DNA to detect specific substances, and they can be made even more sensitive by using something called signal amplification. The problem is, controlling this amplification process can be tricky. That's where ex

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Big Trump Bet: A Quarter-Billion Dollar Gamble

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, put more than $260 million into Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This makes him one of the biggest political donors in recent history. Musk started a super PAC, America PAC, and gave it $238 million. He also backed other groups that supported

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Stock Surprises: Who's Up, Who's Down Before the Bell?

Some big names in business are making waves before the stock market opens. Lululemon's shares jumped by 9% after they did better than expected in the last quarter and gave an okay outlook for the holidays. Samsara, a software company, saw its stock drop by 9% because their future plans weren't as ex

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Dec 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Brown is Back: Meet 2025's Color of the Year

Pantone, the boss of colors, has announced its top pick for 2025. Drumroll, please. . . it's a soft, cozy brown called Mocha Mousse. This isn't just any brown; it's a warm hug wrapped in a color. Think of it like a coffee break after a long day. It's that comforting. Eiseman, Pantone's color guru,

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