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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Senate Marches On: Tax Bill Talks Drag Into Day Two

The Senate is in the middle of a record-breaking voting session. It's been over 24 hours of non-stop votes on a big tax and spending bill. The Senate has already broken a record with 45 consecutive votes. Now, they're still going strong. Senator John Barrasso from Wyoming thinks a final vote might

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Tax Cuts and Social Program Cuts: What's Next for the GOP Bill?

The Senate Republicans have managed to push through a significant policy bill, which now heads to the House for a final vote. This bill is a mix of tax cuts and reductions in spending on programs like Medicaid and SNAP. The vote was close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 51-50 tie. Three Rep

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Jul 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wetlands: A Lifeline for Birds in Farm Country

In the heart of Iowa, a battle is brewing between farming and nature. Farmers have been draining wetlands to grow crops, but this has left birds that migrate in the spring with fewer places to rest. To tackle this issue, scientists are looking at how man-made wetlands can help. These wetlands are n

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Cerium Oxide: A Powerhouse in Medicine

Cerium oxide nanoparticles are making waves in the world of medicine. These tiny particles are special because they can switch between different states. This makes them super stable and easy to produce in large quantities. Making these nanoparticles is like a science experiment. Scientists use diff

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Peach Gum Polysaccharides: A New Way to Boost Health

Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Physiotherapists and Virtual Reality: A New Way to Treat Pain?

Physiotherapists in the UK are exploring new ways to help people with muscle and bone pain. One of these new methods is virtual reality (VR). A small study asked physiotherapists about their thoughts on using VR for treatment. Most of the physiotherapists surveyed had little knowledge about VR. Man

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Healing Tendons: A New Hope with Stem Cells and Special Scaffolds

Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Viral Threats: How Nature's Deadly Germs Could Be Used as Weapons

Some viruses that cause severe bleeding in humans come from animals. These viruses, like Ebola and Lassa, are very dangerous. They can kill many people quickly. This makes them a big worry for bioterrorism. These viruses spread from animals to humans. This is called zoonotic transmission. It happen

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

A Sudden Tax on Wind and Solar

In a recent turn of events, a new tax on wind and solar projects has appeared in a major Republican bill, catching many by surprise. This tax targets projects that use a certain amount of parts made in China. The wording is vague, and it would let the Trump administration figure out the details. Se

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Wimbledon's Unexpected Opening Act: Alcaraz and Fognini's Thrilling First Round

Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish tennis sensation, had a rough start at Wimbledon this year. He faced Fabio Fognini, an experienced Italian player known for his unpredictable style. Despite being the favorite, Alcaraz struggled to find his rhythm. Fognini played exceptionally well, pushing Alcaraz

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