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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

HPV Vaccine Lawsuits: A Plan for the Future

Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Doug Burgum: From Governor to Interior Boss

Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Resign or Face the Axe: Trump Purge of FBI Senior Ranks

The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Missing Pieces in Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a thrilling field. But, there's a problem. It's not as diverse as the U. S. population. The study took a close look at sports medicine trainees from two time periods. The first was from 2010 to 2015, and the second was from 2016 to 2021. There were over 3, 000 trainees in total.

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Kennedy and Vaccine Science: Mismanagement of Facts

It's time for a big name to be OK with vaccines but it seems that Kennedy is having trouble. First, let's get to it. Kennedy is the guy who Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. But here's where things get interesting. Kennedy goes around saying he's not agains

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Jan 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking Arsenic's Secret: The Power of Hematite Defects

Hematite, a common mineral, isn't perfect. It has defects that can be created by using a chemical called sodium borohydride. These defects are like tiny holes in the mineral's structure. Scientists have found these defects can be very helpful in trapping harmful arsenic. Arsenic is a nasty poison th

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Harnessing Humidity: The Future of Wearable Tech Power

Ever wondered how your wearable tech stays powered up? A recent breakthrough might just have the answer. Scientists have found a way to use humidity in the air to generate energy. They've created a tiny device that can be worn on the body and can produce electricity from changes in humidity, like wh

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health and Human Services Nominee Mixes Up Medicare and Medicaid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate hearings. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, had a few stumbles. Kennedy struggled to explain the basics of Medicare in front of the Senate Committee on

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

A Painful Reckoning

With a collection of firsts, the Trans star from Mexico made waves in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she didn't come away from the spotlight unscathed. Most recently, Karla Sofia Gascon has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a history of careless offhand comments, she apologized for

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Fireworks Erupt as Trump's Nominees Face Tough Questions

Imagine a room filled with Senate members poised to grill some of President Trump's nominees. The three nominees, who have gained attention for their controversial views, are Tulsi Gabbard for the director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the head of Health and Human Services and

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