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Jan 28 2025HISTORY

Remembering Auschwitz: 80 Years of Freedom

Eighty years ago today, the world saw a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness as Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp in Poland, was liberated. Between 1940 and 1945, over a million people lost their lives here, including Jews, religious leaders, disabled persons, and other innocent victims

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Auschwitz Survivors Warn About Modern Hatred

At the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors gathered to share their stories and concerns about the rise in antisemitism and hate. The event, held under a big tent at the former camp's gate, might be the last major remembrance with many survivors due to their advanced age. Nazi Germa

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unexpected Passing of DJ Unk: What We Know

It's no secret that the next four years will bring significant changes to America. HuffPost is committed to delivering unbiased journalism, and they're now offering an ad-free experience to contributors who support their mission. But let's focus on something else: the recent news of rapper DJ Unk's

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Doctor’s Charges Dropped After Whistleblowing on Kids’ Transgender Care

Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Teen Eating Disorders: Can Therapy Fix Perfectionism?

Eating disorders are becoming a big problem for teens, with serious health issues coming along for the ride. That's why it's crucial to look into the treatments out there and see how they work. While adults and teens share some similarities when it comes to eating disorders, treating teens requires

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Moving Vesicles Through Tiny Openings: A Closer Look

Imagine tiny, bubble-like structures called vesicles trying to squeeze through tiny holes in a membrane. This isn't just a fun exercise in physics—it's how some parasites invade our cells and how drugs might someday deliver their payload through our skin. Researchers used a combination of computer m

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Jan 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto Enthusiasts Hopeful After Trump's Policy Moves

In the first week of his administration, President Donald Trump has set the crypto world buzzing. The latest developments include the creation of a crypto task force by the acting Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Mark Uyeda, and an executive order aimed at pushing cryptocurrency advancement

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Jan 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Why Aren't Tech Billionaires Using Their Powers for Good?

You may remember Jesse Eisenberg from his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network. " Recently, he voiced his opinions on tech billionaires diving into politics, especially now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. Appearing on "Real Time With Bill Maher, " Eisenberg had some interesti

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Opinion Formation: How Bias Shapes Group Consensus

Imagine a group of people discussing an issue. Their opinions aren't set in stone; they change based on who they talk to. Scientists have created a model to understand this better. They call it the q-voter model with weighted influence. This model introduces something new: a bias that favors one opi

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