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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Mixed Messages: The Mayor’s Aide and the Ethics Mix-Up

The plot thickens at City Hall as the city council launches a probe into an ethics mix-up. It seems like Nate Bliss, Mayor’s top aide, may have had a ‘whoops’ moment. Bliss has been under the microscope after being called out for not stepping back from city business involving his previous employer

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Decade That Changed Everything: 2000s Tech Game Changers

Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

New Lunar Rover Spots a Ride to the Moon! : FLIP Hits the Road with Griffin

The adventure to the moon just found a new chapter. A few years ago, Astrobotic, a respected name in the space world, wanted to send a rover to the moon. NASA and Astrobotic were partners on VIPER, the first choice for the Griffin-1 mission. Surprise, surprise! NASA decided not to u

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Unequal Impact on Indigenous Communities

Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

One-Punch Fatalities: What's Behind the Numbers?

One-punch deaths are those situations where one punch is all it takes to kill someone. This brutal reality hits hard, especially here in Australia, where legal and media spotlight shines brightly on them. We can't help but wonder how often it happens and what happens to those who throw the punch.

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

The Sudden Departure

The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her r

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Light and Pupils: What Happens to a Dog's Eye with Heartworm Pills?

Have you ever thought about how taking heartworm pills might affect a dog's eyes? Scientists decided to investigate the impact of a certain type of heartworm prevention, known as oral macrocyclic lactones, on the eyes and the pupil response to light in dogs. In a nutshell, they tried to see

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Feb 05 2025CELEBRITIES

Beyoncé's Grammys 'Oops': Wardrobe Mishaps

Famous singer Beyoncé made headlines during the Grammy Awards for a brief wardrobe snafu. Wardrobe malfunctions are no surprise on the red carpet, but the mishap highlighted something bigger. We all know you don't judge the Grammys strictly for the music. Beyoncé's stunning gown is what peopl

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Long-Haul Effects of COVID-19

After COVID-19 patients recover, individuals can experience lasting conditions such as an intolerance to physical exertion for months, or even longer. Since COVID-19 first presented, research efforts to investigate these long-term implications have been of utmost priority. Adults who recovered fro

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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Inside the Bid to Shape US Crypto Policy

Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for

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