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Apr 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Gaga's Coachella Comeback: How She Handled the Mic Mishap

Lady Gaga's performance at Coachella's second weekend was a hit, despite a small hiccup with her microphone. The issue happened during "Abracadabra, " the second song of her set. The mic started acting up, but Gaga quickly swapped it for a handheld one. She kept dancing and singing, holding both the

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Apr 19 2025SCIENCE

Collagen's Secret to Strong, Aligned Tissues

The body's tissues are built tough, thanks to collagen. Collagen fibers run in specific directions, giving tissues their strength and stability. Scientists have been trying to copy this design. They have had a hard time making models that match the size and direction of natural tissues. Now, a br

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

The Long-Term Battle: Ebola Survivors and Chronic Pain

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which lasted from 2013 to 2016, was massive. It left behind many survivors who faced lingering health issues. Many of these survivors reported experiencing joint and muscle pain shortly after recovering from the virus. This pain did not go away quickly. A study w

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Who's In Charge? IRS Commissioner Shake-Up

The IRS is in the middle of a big shake-up. Gary Shapley, who was temporarily in charge, is out. This happened after a disagreement between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk. The Treasury Department has chosen Michael Faulkender to take over as the new acting head of the IRS. Bessent be

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

The IRS Shuffle: A Quick Change at the Top

The IRS has had a chaotic week. The tax agency saw a swift change at the top, with Gary Shapley's appointment as acting commissioner lasting only a few days. Now, Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary of the Treasury, will step in to lead the IRS. This is not the first time the IRS has seen lead

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Hot Weather and Stomach Bugs in Rohingya Camps

The Rohingya people in Bangladesh are the biggest group of stateless individuals on the planet. They are facing many health issues, including stomach bugs, respiratory infections, and fevers. These problems are common in crowded places like refugee camps. One factor that might be making things worse

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Power Struggles: The Big Blackout and What's Next

Puerto Rico faced a major blackout, leaving 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. This was the second big outage since New Year’s Eve, when 90% of the island lost power. The latest blackout started at 12:38 p. m. on Wednesday, when key power plants shut down due to

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Mix-Up: How a Bot's Lie Sparked a Developer Revolt

A recent event highlighted the risks of relying too heavily on AI. A developer using the popular AI-powered code editor Cursor encountered a peculiar issue. Switching between different devices logged them out instantly. This was a major inconvenience for programmers who often use multiple devices. W

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Apr 18 2025CELEBRITIES

A Star's Struggle with the Law

Haley Joel Osment, a name that rings a bell for many, has found himself in legal trouble again. This time, the 37-year-old actor, known for his roles in "The Sixth Sense" and "A. I. , " is facing misdemeanor charges for public intoxication and cocaine possession. The charges stem from an incident at

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Apr 18 2025SPORTS

MLS's Offside Dilemma: Why the League is Behind on Tech

MLS was one of the first leagues to use VAR technology. They started using it in August 2017. This was after the league's All-Star Game. But, MLS has not adopted the virtual offside line or semi-automated offside technology. These are used by most other leagues that use VAR. This choice has led to

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