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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Third Term: A Bold or Unconstitutional Move?

In a surprising turn of events, a group of Trump supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) are pushing for an unprecedented move. They want to change the rules so that President Donald Trump can run for a third term in 2028. This idea is being pushed by the Third Term Project

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Feb 21 2025CRIME

A Life Lost on the Highway

In 2020, a tragic event unfolded on Interstate 26 in South Carolina. A man, Kimani Pinckney, was arrested by US Marshals in December after a high-speed chase through North Charleston. He admitted to shooting into a car, resulting in the death of a passenger, Marcelis Hayne. The incident occurred aro

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Kids and Families: Bouncing Back After COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic put a huge strain on healthcare systems. They had to focus on stopping the virus from spreading. This meant that other important health services for children and families took a backseat. The pandemic showed us just how important supportive relationships are for our mental a

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Space Showdown: Astronauts and Musk Clash Over Space Politics

SpaceX's Elon Musk and European astronaut Andreas Mogensen found themselves in a heated online argument. It all started when Musk suggested that NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were stuck in space for political reasons. Musk made this claim during an interview with former Pr

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Telemedicine: Keeping Contraceptive Care Alive During Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic forced major changes in how essential health services were delivered. Telemedicine became a lifeline for contraceptive care. A large reproductive health provider in Illinois, with 17 health centers, quickly shifted to telehealth. They wanted to see if this new approach kept con

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Virtual Check-Ups: How Telemedicine Changed Doctor Visits in South Korea

During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea saw a big change in how people got medical care for minor illnesses. Telemedicine, or virtual doctor visits, became a popular option. This shift happened between February 24, 2020, and February 23, 2021. Researchers looked at data from almost 3 million peopl

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Breathe Easy: New Tech Sniffs Out Airborne Germs Quickly

Scientists have created a clever gadget that can quickly spot dangerous germs floating in the air. These germs, like the avian H5N1 influenza virus and E. coli bacteria, can spread through tiny droplets called aerosols. This new tool uses a special sensor that can detect these pathogens in just a fe

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Feb 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: What's the Deal with Trump's Big Plans?

Trump's push to make the US the "crypto capital" has Australian regulators worried. They fear that if the US eases up on crypto rules, scammers might have a field day. In 2023, Australians lost over $1. 3 billion to investment scams, with crypto playing a big part. The Australian Competition and Con

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

School Year Shortened Due to Weather

In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Breathing Trouble: The Hidden Costs of Bronchiectasis in the Top End

Bronchiectasis, a lung condition where airways widen and become scarred, is a serious issue for many Indigenous adults in the Top End of Northern Territory. A recent study took a close look at the clinical and economic impact of hospital visits due to this condition. The study focused on 15 Indigen

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