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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Detecting Hidden Radiation: A New Approach to Safety

Radiation workers face unique challenges, especially when it comes to detecting internal contamination. External contamination can often mask internal issues, making it difficult to get accurate readings. A recent study introduced a new method to tackle this problem using a Quick Scan Whole Body Mon

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

Cracking the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Puzzle

In a significant turn of events, a man from Virginia was recently taken into custody by the FBI. This arrest is linked to the pipe bombs found near the Democratic and Republican national committees' headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The investigation

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Immigration Arrests: Who's Really Getting Caught?

In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Texas' New Voting Map: A Win for Republicans, But What About Fairness?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision about Texas' new voting map. They said Texas can use its new congressional districts for now. This map could help Republicans win more seats in the House. But a lower court had said some of these districts were unfair because they were drawn based on ra

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Dec 05 2025CRIME

A Breakthrough in the 2021 D. C. Pipe Bomb Mystery

A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Navy Chief Faces Lawmakers Over Controversial Strike

A high-ranking Navy official is set to meet with key lawmakers to discuss a recent strike that has sparked debate. The strike, which targeted a suspected drug boat, resulted in the deaths of two survivors. This meeting comes after the White House defended the actions of the Navy admiral involved. T

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