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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

Pennsylvania's Stipend Ruling: What Grad Students Need to Know

In a recent decision, Pennsylvania's finance board ruled that graduate stipends are not subject to state income tax. This came after a University of Pittsburgh student argued that her PhD stipend, which she relied on to cover living expenses, should not be taxed. The board agreed, stating that the s

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Dec 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Mel Harris: Ageless Beauty and Life Lessons

Mel Harris, known for her role as Hope Steadman in the classic TV series Thirtysomething, is still captivating audiences at 69. Her journey in Hollywood has been filled with memorable roles and personal growth. Beyond acting, she has become a lifestyle influencer, sharing her life on a farm and her

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Kristi Noem Under Fire: Immigration Policies in the Spotlight

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is set to face tough questions from Democrats during a House hearing. Her department is at the heart of President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. This is Noem's first appearance before Congress since May. Since then, immigration enforcement,

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Protesters Challenge Noem During Heated Hearing

A recent hearing on Capitol Hill took an unexpected turn when protesters interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The disruption was unusual, to say the least. One protester shouted a famous line from the movie "The Exorcist, " saying, "The power of Christ compels you! " They demanded an

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Justice Wins: Man Fights Back Against Unfair Deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man from El Salvador, has been through a lot. He was sent back to his home country earlier this year, even though he had legal status in the U. S. But he didn't give up. He fought back and won a big victory in court. A judge in Maryland said Abrego Garcia should be released

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Unpacking the US-Pakistan F-16 Deal: What's Really Going On?

The United States recently gave the green light to a $686 million deal to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. This move comes at a time when tensions between Pakistan and India are high, following a recent conflict in Kashmir. The deal includes advanced technology and maintenance to keep Pakistan'

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Dec 11 2025BUSINESS

South Korea's Big Plans for Economic Growth

South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Clearer Plant Pictures: A Tech Boost for Farmers and Scientists

Plant pictures are super important. They help scientists study plants and farmers grow better crops. But taking good pictures is hard. Cameras aren't always high-quality. They can be expensive. And the environment can mess up the pictures. So, what's the solution? Some people use deep learning. Thi

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Leica and Capture One Team Up for Better Photos

Leica and Capture One have joined forces to make photography easier and more powerful. This team-up is all about giving photographers better tools for taking and editing photos, whether they are in a studio or out and about. The big news is that Leica cameras will now work smoothly with Capture One

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