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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Life's Building Blocks Found on Asteroid Bennu

In 2023, a historic mission brought back 121. 6 grams of samples from Bennu. Bennu is an asteroid and available samples show an abundance of carbon, nitrogen, and ammonia. But Bennu isn't your typical asteroid. It's particularly valuable because the analysis included the extraction and ident

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Navigating Balance: New Insights into Elite Athletes' Skills

Elite and expert athletes constantly push the boundary of human performance. Regardless of their sport, balance is a fundamental skill that can make or break an athlete's success. Researchers set out to unpack the mystery of balance. By closely studying balance abilities, they aimed to f

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Space Rock Nearing Earth in 2032: Why You Should Be Excited

A colossal object has been identified in space by scientists. This enormous space rock, named 2024 YR4, is set to make an unusually close pass to Earth. This is expected to happen on the 22nd of December 2032. We will be in close proximity with this 20-story behemoth. There is a chance it could b

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Think About This: Halting Traffic Charges in NYC

What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big News! Little House on the Prairie is Back

Netflix is bringing back the beloved tale of the Ingalls family. This time it’s not just a nostalgic journey down memory lane. It's a fresh take on the classic story. Laura Ingalls Wilder's books are coming back to life with a twist. This time it’s a mix of a heartwarming family story, a gritty surv

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Romania's Election Chaos and the Putin Connection

There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for Big Changes: What to Watch

Texas state senators have big plans for the upcoming legislative session. They're focusing on key issues. These include property tax cuts and new programs for schools. They've also turned their attention towards issues such as restrictions around THC products derived from hemp. At the top

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Meet the New DC Prosecutor Who Once Defended Jan. 6 Rioters

Ed Martin, a conservative activist, has taken the helm as the interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and represented some of the rioters who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. His appo

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Florida GOP Pushes Back on DeSantis' Immigration Power Grab

In a surprising turn of events, the Florida legislature, controlled by Republicans, didn't give Governor Ron DeSantis everything he asked for. The governor wanted to boost his anti-immigrant credentials by pushing through new immigration enforcement powers during a special session he called this wee

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

NASCAR’s Big Comeback: A Return to Bowman Gray After 54 Years

After a nearly six-decade hiatus, NASCAR is buzzing with excitement as it makes its grand return to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known fondly as “The Madhouse, ” this historic quarter-mile oval will host the season opener of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The track, which first

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