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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Why Is Elon Musk Supporting a Controversial Figure?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocal about his support for British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to post and repost content about Robinson, even pinning a "Free Tommy Robinson! " post to the top of

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Jan 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating Octavia Butler: The Pioneer of Afrofuturism

Did you know that January 2 is National Science Fiction Day? This day honors the incredible work of science fiction authors, including the groundbreaking Octavia Estelle Butler. Born to a family of strong women, Butler found solace in books and grew up to be a remarkable writer. She was the first Af

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Deadly Drive on Bourbon: A New Year's Tragedy

New Orleans' Bourbon Street turned into a nightmare just after midnight on New Year's Day. A driver in a white pickup truck mowed down crowds of partygoers, killing 15 and injuring many more. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot dead by police following a chase and shootout. The F

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer's Amino Acid Secrets: Uncovering Subtypes and Treatments

Scientists have been digging into how lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, handles amino acids. They discovered that different lung cancer cells behave differently when it comes to amino acid metabolism. By looking at public databases, they found 163 genes that act differently in lung adenoca

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Understanding Hindu Nationalism: Myths and Social Status

In today's India, Hindu nationalism is on the rise. Researchers have proposed an interesting way to understand this trend. They suggest that certain myths play a big role in making people feel connected to prestigious Hindu groups. These myths tap into something deep inside us — our desire for statu

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Beyond Radicalization: A Brother's Perspective

On New Year's Day, Bourbon Street in New Orleans witnessed a tragic event when a car rammed into revelers, killing 15 people. The man behind the wheel was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U. S. military veteran with a complex past. His brother, Abdur Jabbar, speaks out, emphasizing that radicalization, not rel

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Unable to Choose: Plant Defense vs. Mutualist Management

Plants have a tricky choice to make when it comes to growing well. They need to keep harmful pests, or antagonists, at bay while also getting the most out of helpful partners, or mutualists. But these two goals can conflict. When a plant defends itself against pests, it might mess up how it manages

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Jan 02 2025OPINION

Let's Talk: Fresno Readers Weigh In on Police Chief Scandal

When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Streams and Seasons: A Year in the Life of East Fork Creek

In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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