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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Wars and the Treasury Secretary's Tough Night

The U. S. economy was in a tough spot. President Trump had thrown a wrench into global trade. He slapped huge tariffs on both friends and foes. This made for an unusual gathering of former Treasury secretaries. They usually welcome the new secretary with smiles and light chat. But this time, th

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

A New Era of Scrutiny for the FDA?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary, recently spoke to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff. He did not hold back. He accused the FDA of being too close to the industries it is supposed to regulate. He even called the FDA a "puppet" for these industries. This was his first big talk

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Apr 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order Join Forces in April

There is a lot to look forward to in April for fans of the Law & Order franchise. NBC has announced a special night of programming that will feature a crossover between Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. This is not just any crossover, though. It is a two-part event that will air on April 17. The

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Predict Cancer Returns?

Pancreatic cancer is a tricky beast. It often comes back soon after treatment. Doctors in China wanted to see if computers could help predict this. They looked at CT scans of 100 patients. These patients had a type of pancreatic cancer called PDAC. The goal was to find clues in the scans that might

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Apr 12 2025CRIME

Florida's Death Penalty Drama: Is It Politics or Justice?

The spotlight is on Florida as a legal battle unfolds. At its center is Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old facing serious charges. He is accused of killing Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old healthcare executive. The shooting happened in December as Thompson walked to a conference at the New York Hilton Midto

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Dental Drills and Micro-Cracks: What Happens Inside Your Teeth?

Dentists often need to clean out the insides of teeth. This is done to get rid of germs and to make space for filling materials. However, this cleaning process can cause tiny cracks in the tooth. These cracks might lead to bigger problems later on. A recent study looked into this issue. It focused o

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

How Arimoclomol Helps Cells Fight Niemann-Pick Disease

Niemann-Pick disease type C is a very rare and serious condition. It affects the brain and other organs. It happens because cells can't process cholesterol and certain fats properly. This leads to a buildup of harmful substances inside cells. Arimoclomol is a medicine that can help manage this disea

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Apr 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Michelle Obama: Choosing Herself and Speaking Her Truth

Michelle Obama has always been a strong figure in the public eye. She has two kids and has faced a lot of attention in recent months. People have talked about her not attending certain big events. They have also talked about rumors of trouble in her marriage. But Michelle has a clear message for eve

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

China's Amazon Sellers Face Tough Choices Due to Tariffs

In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices

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Apr 12 2025SCIENCE

Uranus Spins Slower Than We Thought

Uranus has been keeping secrets. It turns out that the planet takes a bit longer to spin on its axis than we previously thought. This discovery came from a recent study that looked at data from the Hubble Space Telescope. The telescope has been watching Uranus for over a decade. It showed that Uranu

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