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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Trump's Gender Surgery Claim: Fact or Fiction?

Former President Donald Trump is back at it, spreading a story that US schools are secretly taking kids for gender-affirming surgeries without their parents' permission. This idea first popped up in late August, and it was quickly proven false by CNN and others in September. But here we are in Octob

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After Space Mission

An astronaut from NASA's latest Crew-8 mission is currently under medical observation after experiencing some health issues upon return. The space mission, which landed off the coast of Florida, led to all four crew members being transported to a hospital for routine checks. One of these astronauts,

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

What's Up with the NASA Astronaut in the Hospital?

After a mission in space, one NASA astronaut ended up in the hospital. No one knows who it is or why they're there, but NASA says they're just being careful. Remember when astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper got dizzy after a mission in 2006? Space travel can be tough on the body. The astronauts

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Oct 26 2024SCIENCE

A Space Trip Background: After Space Station, Astronaut Lands in Hospital

After a lengthy stay on the International Space Station, an astronaut from NASA faced a medical issue and was rushed to a hospital. This happened after the SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts—including Americans Narimet Matthew, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Russian Alexander Gr

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Election Tight Race: Harris and Trump Neck and Neck

As the 2024 presidential election draws near, a new poll by CNN shows a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Both candidates are backed by 47% of likely voters. This poll, conducted by SSRS, finds that the race has been consistently tight throughout the

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Homecoming After a Long Space Stay

Four astronauts finally made it back to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. Their journey started in March with SpaceX's Dragon capsule, and they were supposed to be home in September. But technical hiccups with Boeing's Starliner capsule and a hurricane delayed their return. The team included NA

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Oct 25 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Drops Below $65K: Is Crypto's Boom Over?

Cryptocurrencies are having a tough day, with Bitcoin plummeting below $65, 000. This dip follows a broader market trend, reflecting a similar decline in traditional stock markets. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has lost more than 2. 5% of its value, dashing hopes of hitting the $70, 000 mark that

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Only 14% Back Putin's Foreign Policy, Poll Finds

A recent poll by independent group Chronicles discovered that only 14% of Russians actually support President Vladimir Putin's foreign policies. This result is surprising because most Russians say they support Putin overall. The survey talked to 800 people and had a small margin of error. It showed

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Oct 24 2024LIFESTYLE

Sharing Concerns: Marriage and Lonely Life

Let's address some tough issues today. First, a man is thinking of leaving his marriage because his wife isn't into an active lifestyle like he is. He feels like he's doing all the work, both at home and in their relationship. He's even found someone else who shares his interests. Now, let's look a

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