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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Exploring High-Entropy Alloys for Boosting Magnetic Refrigeration Temperature

High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 0. 2 Tb 0. 2 Dy 0. 2 Ho 0. 2 Er 0. 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Car Tracking Flaws Revealed in Subaru Systems

A recent discovery by security researchers, Sam Curry and Shivang Shah, has exposed serious flaws in Subaru's tracking system for millions of cars. They reported these issues to Subaru in November, and the company quickly fixed the problem. However, the researchers warn that similar issues could sti

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plans: A Test for Detention Centers

President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Tru

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Big Job Cuts Coming for CNN and NBC News

You might have heard some rumors about job cuts at CNN and NBC News. These two big news outlets are planning to lay off many workers soon. CNN's boss, Mark Thompson, is set to make an announcement on Thursday. This isn't good news for the employees, who were recently told to avoid showing too much f

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Discovering New Ways to Fight Biliary Tract Cancer

Ever wondered why finding new medicines for biliary tract cancer is so hard? It's not just one disease, but a group of different tumors affecting the inside and outside of the liver's bile ducts, and even the gallbladder. Each type has its own genetic make-up, making it a real puzzle for scientists.

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Jan 21 2025WEATHER

Orangeburg Prepares for Icy Roads: Officials Gear Up

Orangeburg County is getting ready for some chilly weather this week. Officials are already planning how to keep the roads safe. Billy Staley, the head of Orangeburg County Emergency Services, said that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is helping out. They're working together

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Pancreatic Tumor Surgery: How Many Lymph Nodes Matter?

Imagine you're having surgery to remove a tumor from your pancreas. Doctors want to know how many nearby lymph nodes to take out. Why? Because it can affect your chances of recovery. In a recent study, doctors looked into the best way to remove lymph nodes during this type of surgery for a specific

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Jan 18 2025BUSINESS

Mexican Street Food Invades Fairfax City

In the heart of Fairfax City, a new restaurant named Two Burritos has just celebrated its grand opening. The brainchild of Rafael Lobo, Francis Do, and Gio Winners, Two Burritos is dedicated to bringing the authentic taste of Mexican street food to Virginia. The trio dreamed of this venture for year

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