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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Why Some Parents Drop Out of Bereavement Studies

Parents who experience the loss of a child during pregnancy or soon after birth face an incredibly difficult journey. Researchers wanted to understand why some parents choose not to participate in studies about this topic, and why others drop out over time. They looked at data from Denmark, focusing

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Swimming in Trouble: How Antibiotics and Bacteria Mix in Water

Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe

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Feb 26 2025CRIME

The Mystery of the Lingering Kiss

Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is lik

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

Fern Family Feud: Unraveling the Mystery of Onocleaceae

Onocleaceae is a small group of ferns with around five species spread across four different genera. These ferns are found in a wide range of places, from the cold north to the temperate zones. One interesting fact is that they are found in both Eurasia and North America, including Mexico. This wide

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Feb 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Decoding Dates in Indian Handwriting

Imagine trying to find a specific date in a sea of handwritten Indian documents. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack. But what if there was a way to make this task easier? That's exactly what a recent study set out to do. The focus was on identifying date fields in handwritten documents.

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Feb 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking AI Power: Surface Pro 11 and Copilot

The Surface Pro 11 is a top pick for those wanting to make the most of Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot. It's a 2-in-1 laptop that's currently on sale at Best Buy. For a limited time, you can snag the Surface Pro 11 along with the Surface Pro Keyboard for just $1, 000, down from $1, 350. This deal

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Plan: Picking His Own Reporters

Imagine being a reporter who gets to cover the president's daily activities. It's a big deal. If you're one of the lucky ones, you're part of a small group called the presidential press pool. This group has been around for a while, and it's always been chosen by the White House Correspondents' As

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Feb 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Level Up Your Coding with Google's Free AI Buddy

Google has just made a big move for developers everywhere. They've released a tool called Gemini Code Assist. It's an AI designed to make coding easier. This tool has been around for a while, but it was only for big companies. Now, it's free for everyone. This means developers can get help right in

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Who's Really in Charge of DOGE?

The name of the acting administrator for the US DOGE Service, a temporary department focused on government efficiency, has finally been revealed. Amy Gleason has been quietly leading this initiative, which was started by Elon Musk. Gleason has a strong background in both health care and technology.

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