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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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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Texting for Safer Opioid Use

Opioid misuse is a serious problem. In 2022, 8. 5 million people in the United States misused these drugs. Most of these individuals got their opioids from family or friends. This highlights a big issue: keeping opioids safe at home. When opioids are not stored properly, they can be easily accessed

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Apr 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mario Kart World: A Fresh Spin on Racing

First off, let's talk about the big reveal. Nintendo recently gave fans a sneak peek at Mario Kart World, a game that's set to make a splash on the upcoming Switch 2. The presentation, which lasted about 15 minutes, gave a good look at what's in store for players. It's clear that Nintendo is pulling

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Apr 17 2025EDUCATION

Students in the US Face Uncertain Future as Visas Vanish

Students from other countries studying in the US are in a tough spot. Hundreds have had their visas canceled in recent weeks. This has left them in legal limbo, facing possible detention and deportation. The students are from all sorts of schools, from big public universities to small private colleg

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Apr 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Team Faces Court Showdown

The Trump administration is in a tight spot. A federal judge has given them a week to fix a problem or face serious trouble. The issue? They went ahead and deported over 200 people to El Salvador, even after the judge said not to. This isn't just a small mistake; it's a big deal that could lead to a

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