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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump Halts FAA's DEI Hiring: Prioritizes Safety Over Politics

President Donald J. Trump recently issued a Presidential Memorandum that puts an end to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) hiring practices under the Biden Administration, which favored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over safety and efficiency. The memorandum directs the Secretary o

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Jeep and Ram's U. S. Future: Stellantis' New Plans Unveiled

During a visit to Washington, D. C. , just before President Donald Trump's inauguration, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann revealed the company's fresh plans for the U. S. These include creating 1, 500 new jobs and reopening a plant in Illinois to manufacture a new midsize pickup truck by 2027. Additi

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Bishop Speaks Up for Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Kids at Inaugural Prayer Service

On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of UGT51: A New Way to Produce Rare Ginsenoside Rh2

You might have heard of ginsenoside Rh2, a compound with amazing health benefits. It can help fight certain cancers, reduce inflammation, and even tackle diabetes. But how do we make more of this wonder substance? Scientists have been looking into an enzyme called UGT51 from yeast, which plays a key

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Why Suicide Prevention for AAPI Veterans Needs a Cultural Touch

Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts abou

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 Arrives in the US: A Historical Turning Point

Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Full Potential of GLP-1 Medications

You've likely heard about GLP-1 medications and their benefits for weight control, diabetes, and heart health. But there's more to these drugs than meets the eye. A recent study dived into their surprising additional perks, like potentially lowering the risk of substance abuse, mental health issues,

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Unusual Guests: Who Attended Trump's Indoor Inauguration?

In January 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th U. S. president during an indoor ceremony at the U. S. Capitol, with numerous notable figures making an appearance. The event featured a passionate speech from Trump, criticizing the past administration and sharing his vision of a new American "golden ag

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Jan 22 2025CRYPTO

New President, New Crypto Cash, Coinbase CEO Hopes

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, sees a bright future for cryptocurrencies under President Trump. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Armstrong predicted that the new administration's policies could drive fresh investment into the crypto market. "The Trump effect is real

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Early Orders: Power and Limits

On his first day in office, President Trump signed several executive orders, including controversial ones like pardons for the January 6th riots and delaying the TikTok ban. While these orders aim to shape policies in areas like immigration and the economy, their power isn’t unlimited. Executive or

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