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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Pauses Trump's Move to Oust Watchdog

The Supreme Court made a decision on a Friday. They said President Trump can't fire a government lawyer right now. This lawyer is in charge of a watchdog agency. The court's decision was brief and unsigned. It hinted that they might revisit the issue soon. A trial judge's temporary order is set to e

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Breaking the Cancer Code: New Hope for ER+ Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a big deal, and a lot of it is estrogen receptor-positive (ER+). This means the cancer cells grow when they're exposed to estrogen. Doctors have been fighting this type of cancer for a while, and they've made some good progress. But, there are still some tough cases, like when the c

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Feb 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

From LA to Philly: A Comedian's Big Move

A comedian swapped the bright lights of Los Angeles for the historic streets of Philadelphia. This wasn't just a change of scenery; it was a life-altering decision. The comedian had already made a name for themselves in Hollywood, appearing in popular TV shows and even starring in a classic movie. B

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Feb 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather in Chaos: NOAA's Future Under Threat

NOAA, the agency behind our weather forecasts and storm alerts, is facing drastic budget cuts. This federal science agency employs over 12, 000 staff worldwide, including scientists and engineers. They operate satellites, ships, and have a $6. 8 billion budget. Their work is crucial for aviation, fi

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Malaria in Pregnancy: A New Way to Fight Back

Malaria is a big problem for pregnant women in Kinshasa, DRC. The usual way to prevent it, using a drug called sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, isn't working as well as it used to. This is because the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has become resistant to the drug. So, scientists had to think of

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Surgical Stars: The Unlikely Friendship of Two Medical Pioneers

The 16th century was a time of big changes in medicine and surgery. Two key players in this transformation were Andreas Vesalius and Ambroise Paré. They were both ahead of their time, making big contributions to their fields. Vesalius and Paré both had a lot in common. They studied together

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Feb 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Heist: Bybit Loses Big in Massive Hack

Bybit, a big player in the world of cryptocurrency exchanges, just got hit hard. Hackers made off with a staggering $1. 5 billion in digital assets, making it the biggest crypto heist ever recorded. The attack didn't just happen anywhere; it targeted Bybit's cold wallet, which is supposed to be supe

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Wearable Tech: Missing the Mark on Diversity

Wearable assistive and rehabilitation technologies, or WEARTechs, are designed to help people with disabilities. But there's a big problem. These technologies often miss the mark when it comes to diversity. This means they don't work well for everyone. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a rou

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Finding the Sweet Spot: Vancomycin Dosing and Kidney Health

Vancomycin is a popular antibiotic, but it has a dark side. It can harm kidneys, and the risk goes up with higher doses. Even when doses are within the safe zone, some folks might still face kidney trouble. This is especially true for those with certain risk factors. Researchers took on thi

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Feb 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: The Biggest Digital Robbery Ever

Cryptocurrency is making headlines again, but this time it's not for a good reason. A massive heist just happened, and it's the largest crypto theft ever recorded. This isn't the first time something like this has happened, though. In 2021, Poly Network lost $600 million worth of crypto. Then, in 20

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