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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Lawmakers Face a Chilling Weekend

A quiet Saturday morning turned into a nightmare for Minnesota lawmakers. Kelly Morrison, a congresswoman, was jolted by an early morning visit from police. They warned her about a man impersonating an officer and told her to stay inside. She had no idea that a violent spree had already begun. A

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Mobility: Volkswagen's Big Bet on Driverless Taxis

The race to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market is heating up. Volkswagen Group is stepping into the ring, aiming to supply driverless taxis to Uber's fleet in Los Angeles. The first 480 units are set to hit the streets next year, with a potential order of 10, 000 vehicles on the horizon. T

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Deadly Food Rush

In Gaza, the quest for food has turned into a dangerous game of survival. Every day, people risk their lives to reach food distribution centers, hoping to secure basic supplies for their families. The journey is fraught with danger, as Israeli troops fire at crowds and thieves lurk, ready to steal f

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Jun 21 2025SCIENCE

Fat Cell Helpers: The Secret to Better Healing

When skin gets hurt, the body kicks into high gear to fix it. This process is complicated and involves many steps. One exciting area of research is using tiny packages from fat cells called exosomes. These exosomes have shown great promise in speeding up healing. They help by calming inflammation, e

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

The Slug Connection: Unraveling Rat Lungworm Disease

The parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a sneaky invader. It likes to hide in slugs and snails. This parasite causes a nasty disease in humans called rat lungworm disease. This disease can mess with the brain and nerves. It is a big problem in some parts of Hawaii. Scientists wanted to find out

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Hurdles to HPV Vaccination in New York and Florida

In two states, New York and Florida, a closer look at the reasons behind the reluctance to get the HPV vaccine was taken. The goal was to figure out what stops people from getting the shot and how to boost the number of people who do. The research covered 12 counties in each state. It showed how age

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Big Bet on Robotaxis: A New Player in the Self-Driving Game

Amazon is making a big move into the world of self-driving cars. It plans to build up to 10, 000 robotaxis each year at a large factory near Silicon Valley. This factory is a significant step in Amazon's journey into the self-driving technology field, which started back in 2009 with Waymo, a project

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Are Still Wary of the COVID-19 Jab

In Greece, the COVID-19 jab has been a game-changer in the fight against severe infections. Yet, a significant number of people are still reluctant to roll up their sleeves. What's behind this hesitation? It's a mix of psychological factors. People's beliefs about the jab's safety and how well it wo

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Jun 21 2025SCIENCE

The Dragon Man's True Identity Revealed

A mysterious skull, affectionately named the dragon man, has puzzled experts for ages. This ancient relic, dating back 146, 000 years, was first uncovered in Harbin, China, during the 1930s. For a long time, scientists believed it might represent a brand-new species of early humans. However, recent

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Measles Returns to Utah: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

A measles case has popped up in Utah County, marking the first local infection in at least two years. This news has health officials on high alert, urging people to be vigilant about symptoms and vaccination status. The infected individual, an adult between 20 and 40, was not vaccinated and had no r

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