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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

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Jan 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Actor Who Didn't Like Math

Leo Woodall, a 28-year-old British actor, recently starred in "Prime Target, " a mini-series on Apple TV+. He plays Edward Brooks, a math grad student at Cambridge. Despite not being great at math, Woodall had to learn complex equations for his role. He admitted it was stressful, but he practiced wr

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Ravens' Humphrey: Change is Coming, Offseason Will Tell Our Fate

Marlon Humphrey, a cornerback for the Ravens, had a clear message after their season-ending loss to the Bills: this team is done. Humphrey, who is also facing free agency like many of his teammates, said that some players will stay, and some will go. He's not sure what the future holds for him or th

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Hope After Gaza Ceasefire: Challenges Still Lie Ahead

The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope, but aid workers warn that the hardest part is yet to come. Getting aid into the war-torn region is tough, with some areas in the north still out of reach. Criminal gangs are stealing food from UN convoys, making it even harder to help those

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Older Crime Victims: Lessons from a Collaborative Trial

As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Tariff Plan: A Rebranded IRS for Global Fees

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to create a new agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign countries. He shared his plan on Truth Social, comparing it to the Internal Revenue Service, which deals with domestic taxes. To make this hap

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Sam Darnold's Playoff Flop: Will It Change His Future?

You might think Sam Darnold had it all figured out this season. After a rough start with the Jets and Panthers, he seemed to find his groove with the Vikings, throwing for plenty of yards and touchdowns. But two bad games can change everything. Back-to-back poor performances in high-pressure situati

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Why is Alex Bregman Still Unsigned?

Last year, the baseball world was buzzing about the Boras Four, a group of top free agents. This year, the focus is on Alex Bregman, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. Despite his impressive career stats, Bregman is still unsigned. Why is that? Let's dive into the reasons. First, there

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Coach McCarthy Heads to Free Agency Tomorrow

Here’s an unexpected turn of events: head coach Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys is about to become a free agent. His contract ends tomorrow, and starting then, other teams can chat with him. The Bears, for example, have been waiting to talk to him. And guess what? There haven’t been any discussions bet

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Which Team Should Snag Alex Bregman?

This offseason, MLB experts from CBS Sports are debating various topics in their weekly Batting Around roundtable. This time, they're discussing the future of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Who needs him the most? R. J. Anderson thinks the Red Sox should grab him. With Bregman on board, the

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