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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Lighting Up DNA: A New Way to Control Biosensors

Scientists are always looking for better ways to control DNA biosensors. These sensors use DNA to detect specific substances, and they can be made even more sensitive by using something called signal amplification. The problem is, controlling this amplification process can be tricky. That's where ex

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Republicans Face Off: Trump’s Picks vs. D. C. 's Old Guard

The recent election results were clear: people wanted change. Yet, some Republican senators aren’t on board. They’re blocking President Trump’s cabinet picks, that would bring in a new and needed watchdog mentality. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary were solid ch

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Dec 06 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin’s $100, 000 Milestone: A Trump-Powered Boost

Bitcoin has reached $100, 000 for the first time, driven by hopes for favorable regulations under President-elect Trump. The price jumped by 6. 1% on Thursday, exceeding $103, 800 and rising over 50% since Trump’s election victory in November. Trump nominated crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Carragher's Surprising Gear Choice: What's the Story?

It's not every day you see a Liverpool legend like Jamie Carragher wearing a Manchester United shirt. But that's exactly what happened during a podcast watchalong with Ian Wright, Gary Neville, and Roy Keane. The shirt might seem like a strange choice, especially given Carragher's history with Liver

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Texas Aims to Ban THC Products Next Year

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Should Biden Use Preemptive Pardons to Shield Trump’s Targets?

Senate Democrats are considering if President Joe Biden should grant preemptive pardons before he leaves office, to protect those who might face retribution from President-elect Donald Trump. This discussion is sparked by Trump's threats on the campaign trail to target his political opponents, whom

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Airline Leaders Face Senate Scrutiny Over Seat Fees

Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's DEA Pick Backtracks: Another Top Spot Left Vacant

Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was chosen by former President Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has decided to step back from the role. Chronister, who currently serves as the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday

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Dec 04 2024FINANCE

Celsius Network Founder Admits to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges. He admitted to manipulating the price of Celsius’s crypto token and lying to customers about the company's practices. Mashinsky, aged 58, entered his pl

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

A Former Hospital Boss’s Crime and Its Impact

You might think a hospital boss would be the last person to commit a crime. But that's exactly what happened when Gary Johnson, a former operating room director at Tri-City Medical Center, was caught trying to drug and sexually assault a coworker. Johnson, who was 63 at the time, was sentenced to fo

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