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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Plane Seizure in the Caribbean: US Takes Another Step

In an unexpected move, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, seized a private jet owned by the Venezuelan government on Thursday. This isn’t a one-off event, though. It’s the second aircraft of its kind to be seized under his watch. The first one was taken back in September, also from the Dominican Re

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Solution for Missed Text Messages

Launched on Mac devices, a new application called RPLY is designed for forgetful texters with the general goal of achieving an empty inbox. Texting is crucial now since texting is a main form of communication. It's annoying when friends stop talking to you because you didn't respond to a text.

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

The Overlooked Heroes of 2024: The Reviewer

The year 2024 was a whirlwind of ideas. All kinds of clever thoughts and projects popped up. These were the brain children of the mysterious beings known as “reviewers. ” They weren't flashy or loud. No the heroes of 2024 were quiet and meticulous. Like a spider weaving its web, reviewe

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Feb 07 2025OPINION

COMMENTS On The Department of Education

Education, or lack of it, is a hot topic nowadays. Some folks think that the Department of Education isn't pulling its weight. They believe that the federal division hasn't been effective for a long time. Some people think that it really doesn't matter when schools are only places to socialize. Som

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

College Dreams Take Flight: Local Teens Secure Athletic Futures

February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join co

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Path from Pregnancy Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes: What's Really Working?

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Health U-Turns: Learning from Mexico and Colombia

Picture this: two nations, Colombia and Mexico, both making considerable changes to their healthcare systems. Mexico's leader, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, introduced a major change in 2019. This involved scrapping the progress made in 2003. He proposed a new, extensive health system plan f

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Remembering LIVES LOST: A Midair Tragedy and Our Reaction

On the seventh day after a terrible midair collision near Reagan National Airport, people gathered in Alexandria's Rivergate City. The event was somber and respectful. It was a time to honor the 67 lives lost during the plane and helicopter crash. The event took place by the Potomac River, just a fe

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Climate Change Hits Home: How Different Ages Fare in Japan

Climate change is here, and it's not treating everyone equally. Younger people in Japan are going to have a rougher time with it than older folks. Why? Because as the world gets warmer, the challenges of extreme heat won't be spread out evenly. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with temperatur

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Feb 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Latest Hit: A Korean Thriller in Colombia

Picture this: a young Korean guy moves to Colombia, and instead of finding a nice, quiet life, he stumbles into a world of crime. The movie is "Bogotá: City of the Lost, " and it's making waves on Netflix. The movie is not just about a Korean protagonist in a foreign land, it is about a yo

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