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Apr 09 2025EDUCATION

Funding Freeze: Northwestern and Cornell Universities Face Federal Scrutiny

The Trump administration has taken a bold step by halting nearly 790 million dollars in funding for Northwestern University. This move comes as part of a broader investigation into civil rights issues at the school. The administration has also paused over 1 billion dollars intended for Cornell Unive

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Apr 09 2025SPORTS

The Fighter Who Never Quit

From the Amazon rainforest to the bright lights of Miami, Diego Lopes' journey is a testament to perseverance. He is not just another Brazilian fighter; he is a symbol of resilience. This Saturday, he steps into the Kaseya Center, not just representing Brazil, but also Mexico, to challenge Alexande

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

A Young Life Cut Short in the West Bank

In the midst of ongoing tensions, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American boy lost his life in the West Bank. Amir Rabee was with two friends, all U. S. citizens, when Israeli forces opened fire. The incident occurred on a Sunday while they were picking olives. The Israeli military claimed the teens were

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Venezuelans in US Fight Deportation

In a surprising move, judges in Texas and New York have stepped in to halt the deportation of Venezuelans. This decision comes after lawyers argued that the Trump administration is misusing a old law to send these individuals back to their home country. The law in question, the Alien Enemies Act, gi

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

New Russians: The Complex Path to Belonging

The journey to becoming a Russian citizen is not easy for people from Tajikistan. It is not just about getting a passport. It is about fitting in and feeling like they belong. This is a big deal for many people who move to Russia from Tajikistan. They face many challenges. They must deal with rules

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Arizona's Health Debate: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Controversy

Arizona has been the stage for a heated debate on health and nutrition. The state is pushing for changes in school lunches and food assistance programs. Two bills have gained traction: one aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches, and the other seeks to restrict the use of food stamps f

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Apr 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Virginia's Legal Drama: Health Issues and Controversial Accident

Virginia Giuffre, an Australian resident, is currently facing legal troubles. She was accused of violating a family restraining order back in February 2025. The first hearing happened in Joondalup Magistrates’ Court, but Virginia did not enter a plea. A second hearing was planned, but it has been p

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Apr 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Snails and the Seasons: A Moisture Mystery

Snails might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Atlantic Rainforest. However, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem. The Sooretama Biological Reserve in Southeastern Brazil is home to a variety of these small creatures. Researchers spent two years studying the snai

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Essential Oils from Brazilian Plants: A Hidden Treasure

Brazil is home to a unique landscape called canga. This is a type of rocky terrain that is rich in iron. It is also home to many plants that are found nowhere else in the world. Two of these plants are Lippia hermannioides and Matayba marginata. These plants grow in a specific type of environment kn

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

How Charges and Shapes Play Together in Tiny Molecular Groups

The behavior of certain structures, like proteins and amphiphile assemblies, is quite interesting. Their size, shape, and charge are all connected. They change together based on the conditions around them. One way to study this is by looking at a specific type of molecule. It has a 16-carbon tail an

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