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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Craze: Bitcoin's Boom and Trump's Big Plan

Bitcoin hit a new high of $107, 000 on Monday. Why the sudden boost? President-elect Donald Trump wants the U. S. to have a bitcoin strategic reserve. This is like the country's oil reserve but for digital currency. He hopes it will give the U. S. an edge in the global market. Also, MicroStrategy jo

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Virginia Man in Trouble for Crypto Aid to ISIS

A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o

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Dec 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Waste into Wealth: A New Way to Use Sewage Sludge

Did you know that sewage sludge, the stuff left over after treating wastewater, could be a treasure trove of biogenic carbon? It's true! In the EU alone, over 10 million dry tons are produced each year, containing about 30% carbon by dry weight. The problem? It's wet and full of ash, making it tough

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

The Best Enzymes for Studying Baby Mouse Skin Cells

Ever wondered how scientists study baby mouse skin? It's all about the right tools! Researchers tested three enzymes—Trypsin, TrypLE, and Liberase—to break down baby mouse skin cells for closer examination. Trypsin and TrypLE were great at getting the deeper skin cells, but Liberase brought out the

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Healthier Food Choices: The Impact of Education on Nursing Home Managers

Eating well is crucial for older adults living in nursing homes. But which efforts work best to keep them nourished? Researchers in Catalonia took a closer look at how educating food managers can make a difference. They realized something interesting. Teaching these managers about nutrition can lea

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stay Connected This Winter: Weatherproof Your Internet

As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Wet Week Ahead for the Tri-State Area

Get ready for a wet week, folks! The weather experts are predicting some soggy days in the Tri-State region. Let's dive into what they've got to say. First off, Monday is shaping up to be a soggy start. An area of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through the area. But hold on, Tuesday

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Yellowstone's Surprising End: A Family Promise Kept

The final episode of Yellowstone, "Life Is a Promise, " wrapped up the series' main storyline in a surprising way. The Dutton family's ranch was sold back to the Broken Rock Reservation, finally freeing Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) from his father's legacy. In a shocking twist, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reil

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