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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

New Push Against Campus Antisemitism

Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sharks in Aussie Waters: A Rising Concern.

In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters nea

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk as a government member

The billionaire Elon Musk has taken on a unique role within the government. His title is 'special government employee. ' This means he is not a full-time worker, neither is he a volunteer. He has a specific time commitment to the government, with a limit of 130 days in a single year and no pay. Mus

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Threat to South Africa

President Trump recently made a bold statement. He plans to stop all future US assistance to South Africa. This is due to the country’s recent land expropriation policies. Trump fears these laws will allow the government to take land without fair compensation. He thinks South African authorities are

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Federal Funds in Question: The Fight Over Federal Money Freeze

The recent legal battle over a potential federal funding freeze is getting more complicated. In a split second before the freeze began, one of the judges in a Washington courtroom blocked the plan. This swift action came from a judge who understands the dangerous implications of halting federal gran

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Chappell Roan's Grammy Triumph: A Call for Change in the Music Industry

The music industry has a new champion for artists' rights. Chappell Roan, a rising star, took center stage at the Grammy's to share a powerful message. Roan's journey to fame has been nothing short of remarkable. Her album, a hit this year, catapulted her to stardom in a matter of months. Roan'

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Cancer Clues: The 10 Signs to Spot Dangerous Substances

We all know that certain things can cause cancer. But how do we figure out which ones? Scientists have a plan. In this plan we have 10 characteristics that can tell us if something is a cancer-causing substance. These characteristics show how harmful substances cause cancer. They are like clues that

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

Grammy Night 2025: A Double-Duty Showcase of Music & Diversity

The Grammy 2025 event was a double-duty showcase for the music industry. On a Sunday, February 2nd, LA’s Crypto. com Arena was the stage for the prestigious Grammy Awards for the 67th time, hosted by popular comedian Trevor Noah. This year’s show was pivotal for Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eil

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Feb 03 2025CELEBRITIES

The Grammy Speech That Tore Down the Industry

Let's set the scene in Lots Angeles, on a big stage, big-time singer Chappell Roan won her first major award trophy, rapidly tossing up a disturbing view of the industry that everyone in the room would hear. Imagine the atmosphere, everyone cheering, and cameras flashing as Chappell steps forward a

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Bird Flu, Ebola, TB Outbreaks and Health Communication Block

The Bird flu, Ebola, and tuberculosis cases started spreading. With so many outbreaks happening, it just shows that disease used to be a distant problem and now it's something we have to worry about locally. It's not a problem for someone else, but for everyone. If you thought the disease o

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