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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Crypto Hoax on UFC's Instagram

UFC fans were in for a surprise when they saw a mysterious post on the official UFC Instagram account. It appeared that someone had taken control of the account for a while, promoting a new cryptocurrency. The post had all the makings of an official announcement, complete with the UFC logo and a wal

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Small Nations Boost Defense to Five Percent: What Does It Mean?

Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Breakthroughs in Water Purification: A New MOF and MXene Combination

MXenes, a unique type of two-dimensional lamellar material, have gained a lot of attention lately. However, they have a tendency to collapse and stack due to hydrogen bonding and interlayer van der Waals forces, which hurts their performance in electrochemical processes and capacitive deionization.

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Motherhood in Hard Times: Two Plays, Two Eras

They say time changes everything, but not always for the better. Two powerful plays, "Jordan" from 1992 and "Iphigenia in Splott" from 2015, bring to light the never-ending struggle of mothers living in poverty. Both plays tell the grim tales of babies who didn't make it due to insufficient help fro

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chip Shock: How U. S. Tariffs Might Boost Your Phone Price

Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Florida Governor Vows to Nix Immigration Bill After Lawmakers' Rebuke

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to veto a significant immigration bill passed by the state's lawmakers. This decision comes after intense disagreements between DeSantis and Republican leaders over how to best enforce President Trump's immigration policies. The bill, which aims to strengthe

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Trading System: What You Need to Know

Trading cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket just got a little more complex with the new trading feature on mobile devices. But don't worry, we'll break it down for you. First things first, you can only trade with your friends, and the cards need to be the same rarity. Think of it like trading baseball cards

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Jan 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Rihanna Stands by ASAP Rocky at His Trial

Rihanna, known for her music and fashion, showed support for her partner ASAP Rocky during his trial. She arrived at the Los Angeles court on January 29, dressed in all black. She was accompanied by security and sat with Rocky's family in the gallery. Rocky, also 36, is facing serious charges from a

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Jan 30 2025CRYPTO

Trump Media's New Crypto Venture Boosts Stocks

Shares in Trump Media & Technology Group skyrocketed by 7% on Wednesday after the company unveiled its latest venture: a new financial services division called Truth. Fi. Backed by a substantial $250 million, this division is set to explore investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

The Amazing Shell of Noah's Ark: A Nanoscale Adventure

Ever wondered how a tiny creature like the Noah's Ark shell (Arca noae) builds such intricate structures? Scientists dove deep into this question, using powerful tools like X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes to understand the shell's makeup. They found tha

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