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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Thoughts on Federal WorkersMake Or Take Deal

Fed government employees across the US are reviewing a offers. The deadline to make a decision is ticking closer The next step can change the many careers out there. Federal workers a special kind of treatment. to do great for Americans in different departments. On to some tricky It w

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Is the Education Department in real trouble?

In a surprising move, The government started looking into getting rid of the United States Department of Education completely. There's no stopping people from thinking about whether or not it will actually happen. The information first got out two people with full knowledge of the plans. Offi

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Does Weather Affect How Active Older People Are?

Ever wondered if the weather outside affects how much older folks move around? Well, it seems it does. Let's dive into this. Did you know? A lot of older adults aren't hitting their physical activity goals. Why? There are multiple factors at play. But one big factor is the weather. Temp

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the Trans Faces of Texas

While Governor Greg Abbott was speaking on TV, something else was happening. A group supporting LGBTQ rights showed some ads on TV. These ads had three transgender people being themselves. The ads were made by GLAAD and Ground Media. These guys wanted to show people that being transgender is no

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trumps Bumpy Third Start

Trump’s third week as the president was packed with lots of international drama, bureaucratic turmoil and controversy surrounding Elon Musks' role in the government. All action started with Trump’s tariff ban on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, but politicians and the public spoke up again

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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Inside the Bid to Shape US Crypto Policy

Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Troops, Trade, and Trials: High-Stakes Politics

Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tracking Microbe Growth: The New Game Changer

The detailed study of microbes and their growth is vital for understanding their behavior and improving related projects. For many years, scientists used different methods to monitor these growth curves. However, it wasn't always easy or accurate. Two big problems were low automation and inefficien

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

How daily exercise varies among older men and women

How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s

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