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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil: The Tariff Twist

The United States is planning to hit countries buying Venezuelan oil with a 25% tariff. This move is part of a broader strategy to pressure Venezuela, which has been a significant oil supplier to the US. The tariff announcement came from the White House, which accused Venezuela of sending criminals

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Role in Federal Worker Rehiring

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to pause a court order. This order mandates the rehiring of thousands of federal employees. These workers were dismissed en masse as part of a plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce. The administration's emergency appeal argues th

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

Redrawing the Lines: Louisiana's Voting Map Battle

The highest court in the land is set to dive into a complex issue that could reshape the political landscape for years to come. At the heart of the matter is how Louisiana's congressional districts were redrawn after the 2020 census. This isn't just about lines on a map. It's about power, representa

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Struggle: A Student Activist's Fight for Freedom

Activism can be a dangerous game, especially when it involves politics and powerful nations. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate from Columbia University, found this out the hard way. He's a pro-Palestinian activist who has been accused of hiding information on his green card application. The Trump administr

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

The Evolution of Organ Transplants: A Legal and Ethical Journey

The world of organ transplants has come a long way since the 1950s. It is a field that has grown from a mere idea to a life-saving practice. The journey of organ transplantation is a testament to how law and medicine work together. It is also a stark reminder of the ethical dilemmas that come with m

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

The Hidden World of Hospital Superbugs

Acinetobacter baumannii is a tough customer. It's a bacteria that loves hanging out in hospitals, where it can cause serious infections. It's known for being hard to kill with antibiotics, making it a real problem for doctors and patients alike. Researchers wanted to dig deeper into this bacteria's

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

Why HDAC3 Might Be the Key to Treating Alzheimer's and Other Brain Issues

Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of dementia in older adults. It affects millions of lives worldwide. This condition is linked to how our brain cells communicate and form memories. One key player in this process is something called histone acetylation. This is a process that helps control how ou

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

Superbugs Strike: The Double Trouble in Greek Hospitals

In the world of healthcare, bacteria are always finding new ways to outsmart the medicines that fight them. One such bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, has recently made headlines. This bacteria has been found in a patient in a Greek hospital. It is resistant to every known antibiotic. This is a serio

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Political Rollercoaster: A Leader Returns

South Korea is back to having a prime minister. The country's highest court decided to bring back Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to his job as acting president. The court's decision might not tell us much about what will happen with President Yoon Suk Yeol's own impeachment case. Yoon is still facing

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Mar 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini's AI: Your Screen's New Best Friend

Google has quietly introduced some impressive AI upgrades to Gemini Live. These new tools let the AI "see" what's on your screen or through your phone's camera and respond to questions in real-time. This isn't just a small update; it's a significant step forward in AI technology. The rollout began

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