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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

RFK Jr. Pushes for Daughter-in-Law's CIA Role

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a nominee for the Health and Human Services Secretary position, is reportedly lobbying for his daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, to become the deputy director of the CIA. Kennedy, who previously worked at the CIA undercover, has been critical of the agency. The role doe

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Nobel Winners Speak Out Against Kennedy's HHS Nomination

More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Stars: Kennedy Center's Big Night Out

Get ready for a star-studded evening at the Kennedy Center in Washington! The annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration is set to take place, honoring some big names in the arts. This year, the lifetime achievement awards go to director Francis Ford Coppola, legendary band the Grateful Dead, jazz tru

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Social Space for LGBTQ+ Professionals: Famm Connect Launches

Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Understanding Allergy Treatment Through a New Lens

Allergies have become quite common these days. Doctors think this is because of a mix of our genes, how we live, and what's in our environment. One important way to treat allergies is called Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, or AIT for short. This method can actually change how your body deals with a

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Crane Habits and Wind Turbines: A Coastal Conundrum

Ever wondered how wind turbines might affect the lives of red-crowned cranes? Scientists in Yancheng, East China, have been exploring this very question. They tracked these birds using GPS and discovered that cranes tend to keep their distance from wind farms, avoiding potential collisions. However,

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Rebels in Syria Surprise with New Offensive

You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Underwater Bubbles & Hydrofoils: A Closer Look

Ever wondered how bubbles behave near underwater foils? Researchers have been studying this with advanced experiments and theories. They found that the shape and size of hydrofoils, which are used to create lift underwater, can greatly affect how bubbles change their shape and collapse. These tiny b

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Frozen Secret: A Forgotten Military Base Rediscovered

Imagine this: under Greenland's thick ice, there's a hidden military base that's been sleeping for decades. Recently, NASA's advanced radar technology woke it up, revealing a Cold War-era camp that the US had abandoned long ago. Named Camp Century, this was no ordinary base. It was meant to be massi

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Freedom at Last: Three Americans Released from Chinese Detention

In an unexpected turn of events, the US has secured the release of three Americans who had been held captive in China for several years. The news broke earlier this week, with a spokesperson from the US National Security Council confirming the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. These Am

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