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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Robots in Surgery: How They're Changing Hernia Fixes

Robots are now helping doctors fix hernias. This is big news because it means less pain and faster healing for patients. But not all robot techniques are the same. Three main methods are being used: rTAPP, rRives, and rTARUP. Each has its own pros and cons. A big study looked at these methods. It c

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

How Labs Can Spot Bird Flu Better

Bird flu, or H5N1, is jumping from animals to humans more often. Labs need better tools to catch it early. Right now, most labs use tests that can spot the flu but can't tell if it's the dangerous H5N1 strain. This is a problem because knowing the exact type of flu helps doctors treat patients bette

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to Power: A Prosecutor's Bold Message

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power

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Jul 18 2025SCIENCE

Smart Fabric: The Future of Oil-Water Separation

In the world of environmental tech, a new hero has emerged: a clever fabric that can separate oil from water and keep tabs on its own performance. This isn't just any fabric; it's a high-tech, two-layered membrane that's changing the game. The big deal here is that this fabric can do two things at

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

A Single Day Behind Bars: The Light Sentence Proposed for a Former Officer

The Justice Department has made a surprising request for a former police officer, Brett Hankison, who was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. They are asking for him to serve just one day in jail. This seems quite lenient, given the seriousness of the case. Hankison was part of

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Health Department: Top Aides Let Go

Big changes are happening at the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the head of the department, has said goodbye to two key team members. Heather Flick Melanson, his right-hand person, and Hannah Anderson, who handled policy, are no longer with the team. No one is sayin

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Clearing the Air: EPA Takes on Sky Conspiracy Theories

After severe flooding in Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped up to address some unusual ideas about weather and airplanes. They launched two websites to explain geoengineering and airplane contrails. EPA head Lee Zeldin said these sites are for people who wonder about the lines

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: What's Happening to the Education Department?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will sto

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

The Fight Over Maxwell's Appeal: Justice Department Steps In

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former ally of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently behind bars for her role in Epstein's abuse of young girls. She's trying to get the Supreme Court to review her case, claiming that a deal made with Epstein should protect her from prosecution. Maxwell argues that a clause in Epstei

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