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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tech Move Sparks Major Legal Fight

Imagine this. Imagine handing over some of the government's most sensitive information, like the key to a vault filled with secrets, to a guy who runs a tech company. This is what allegedly happened with the Trump administration. They gave some of Elon Musk's young employees permission to a

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Musk's Clean-Up Crew Eyes Pentagon

Elon Musk's team of tech whizzes has been given the green light to scrutinize the Pentagon, which is months away from receiving a proposed budget of $850bn. This move comes after Musk's group, known for its no-holds-barred approach, has already made waves by accessing sensitive information. This inc

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

“Dog Man” Keeps Top Spot

“Dog Man” is still the most popular movie this weekend for the second week in a row. This despite a considerable drop in earnings. This crime comedy picture from DreamWorks didn’t let the Super Bowl keep it from keeping its top position. But, what does this mean? Isn’t the Super Bowl extremely popu

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Feb 08 2025SCIENCE

NIH Cuts Funding Stuns Scientists

Imagine this. You are a researcher at a top university. You rely on federal funding for your work. Suddenly, the federal government slashes the money used for basic operations. That is exactly what happened recently. The National Institutes of Health announced a sudden cut to indirect costs. Indire

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

EYE OPENERS: Medical Students Getting a GRIP ON Corneal Transplants

Corneal transplants are a big deal. They are the most common type of transplant surgery. Medical students are the doctors of tomorrow. The future of corneal transplant awareness relies on them. To help these students understand the importance of corneal transplants, a study was set up. The

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

NIH's Sudden Shift: A Blow to University Research Budgets

Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from

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Feb 08 2025SPORTS

Up and Down: College Hoops Bubble Teams on the Edge

The tension is real and building fast with the NCAA Tournament around the corner. Basketball fans are getting excited as the games and fates of the bubble teams are ready to be decided with every game played by some of the top colleges. If you are a fan of a bubble team, the next two weeks

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face Barriers.

On Friday, a group of Democrats, including Representatives Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost went to the Department of Education. They wanted to talk with the acting Education Secretary, Denise Carter. They claimed to be denied access by a single guard at the door. These members of C

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Shifting Views on USAID: The Trumps' Changing Stance

Imagine this: the Trumps weren't always so down on USAID. Once upon a time, they were all for it. Melania and Ivanka Trump were on a roll, using USAID money to make things happen. First up, Melania Trump. She was in Africa, showing off the good that USAID was doing. "We care, and we want t

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Feb 08 2025SPORTS

Football Season Changes: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Transfer Window

Marks the calendar for some Summer football buzz. Athletes pursuing new pathways, clubs eyeing talents, and fans wondering about the next big moves. The summer transfer window for 2025 is the game-changer everyone is talking about. Picture this: summer sun, cooler drinks, the rush

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