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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth: A Close Senate Vote

The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Secret Settlement: A Closer Look

You might be wondering why Pete Hegseth, a guy who was up for a big job with the government, would pay a woman $50, 000. Well, let's dive into it. This all started back in 2017 when a woman accused him of rape. Now, Pete says this accusation is false, and he paid the woman to keep things quiet. He w

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Lophine's Color-Changing Trick for Metal Detection

Scientists have been looking for a single molecule sensor that can detect multiple analytes easily. Here comes Lophine, with its new azo dye sensor that can change colors in the presence of various metal ions. It's like a chameleon, but for metals! The cool thing is that it responds differently base

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Freed Far-Right Leaders Plan Comeback, Seek Revenge

In a recent interview, Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys, expressed his gratitude towards Donald Trump for pardoning him. After serving time for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, Tarrio wants revenge against those who put him behind bars. He insists that the people responsible for

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Immigration and Crime: Teller County Sheriff's Update

In Teller County, Colorado, the sheriff is set to address the public about illegal immigration and crime. The focus will be on recent arrests of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. Earlier this week, KRDO13 Investigates reported that Sheriff Mikesell's deputies apprehended three

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Dunn County Crime: Man Gets 16 Years for Hiding Bodies

In Dunn County, Wisconsin, a 59-year-old man named Darren Osborne has been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison plus 8 years of supervision. This sentence comes after Osborne was found guilty of hiding corpses related to the deaths of four individuals: Jasmine Sturm, Matthew Pettus, Nitosha Fl

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

The Uncounted Matches: Girls Wrestling in 2025

Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Expert Opinions in Humanities: Why Aren't They Used More Often?

You might think that experts sitting down together and agreeing on something is a pretty common thing. In the sciences, it happens all the time. But in the humanities, like history or literature, it's not so frequent. Why is that? Could these consensus methods be helpful there too? Let's think about

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Moves Forward

The U. S. Senate took a big step towards confirming Pete Hegseth as the new defense secretary on Thursday. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Only two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined the Democrats in opposing his nomination. Murkowski raised concerns

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