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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Push Back on DeSantis' Immigration Bill

In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is facing some pushback from his own party. Recently, Republican lawmakers in a special session quickly dismissed DeSantis' immigration bill. Instead of following the governor's plan, they introduced their own bill. This move is a big deal because DeSantis has had a

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Nurses in Paintings: A Historical Tale

Art historians took a deep dive into 39 iconic paintings depicting nurses from different time periods. These artworks span from the 17th century, starting in 1662, all the way to 1962. The study aimed to uncover how nursing has evolved by analyzing the depictions of nurses in these masterpieces. By

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Auschwitz Survivors Warn About Modern Hatred

At the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors gathered to share their stories and concerns about the rise in antisemitism and hate. The event, held under a big tent at the former camp's gate, might be the last major remembrance with many survivors due to their advanced age. Nazi Germa

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Stand Up to Governor, Plan Their Own Session

Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Marcus Rashford's New Beginning: How Barcelona Are Making It Happen

Marcus Rashford is finally getting a shot at a new chapter in his career, with Barcelona taking steps to sign the English forward. This comes after Manager Ruben Amorim's comments stirred up a storm, hinting that Rashford no longer fits into Manchester United's plans. United has been struggling to f

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Citizenship Plan: A Constitutional Conundrum?

Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Smartwatches: A Lifesaver in Your Wrist, But Are You Using Them Right?

Have you ever thought about how your smartwatch could save your life? Well, it can! Take Nirave Gondhia, for instance. At just 33, he had a heart attack, but his Apple Watch helped him get the medical attention he needed. But here’s the catch: not everyone is using these gadgets to their full potent

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Dismissals: A Closer Look at the Watchdog Firings

President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by letting go of several government watchdogs, also known as inspectors general. These watchdogs are vital for keeping federal agencies in check and keeping lawmakers informed. The White House claims that some firings were due to poor performance, but i

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

The CIA’s New Path: Keeping Politics out of Intelligence

In a chat with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe outlined his plans for the agency. He shared that the CIA, world's top foreign intelligence service, should stay neutral and not favor specific political candidates. Ratcliffe believes this will help

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Jan 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Director Robert Eggers Avoids Modern Films

Robert Eggers, the director known for films like The Witch and The Lighthouse, has no interest in making movies set in the present day. He finds the idea of filming modern technology, like cars and cellphones, quite off-putting. "It makes me feel ill, " he admitted in a recent interview. Eggers pref

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