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Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

Is it fair to let grant applicants review others' work?

In the world of research funding, a new idea is being put to the test. What if the people applying for grants also got to review the applications of others? This is called distributed peer review. It's a way to get more researchers involved in deciding who gets funding. Some folks are trying this o

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Defense Contractor's CEO: Big Donor, Bigger Questions

Kevin Stein, the CEO of TransDigm Group Inc. , has been making headlines, but not for the reasons you might think. This Ohio-based company, which supplies parts for military and commercial aircraft, has been under the microscope for years. Back in 2019, an audit revealed that TransDigm had made mill

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Jul 11 2025SPORTS

Cooper Flagg: A Rising Star in Dallas

Cooper Flagg is stepping into the NBA spotlight, and the Dallas Mavericks seem like the perfect fit for him. The 18-year-old, who just finished his freshman year at Duke, is already making waves. He was the top pick in the 2025 draft and will soon show his skills in the NBA Summer League. Grant Hil

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Jul 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Lahaina's Beaches Handle Pollution After the Big Fire

The massive fire in Lahaina, Maui, in August 2023 left a big mess. Untreated wastewater and harmful chemicals from the fire spread into the environment. Scientists wanted to see how this pollution moves around in the beach's groundwater, especially since the seasons change how water flows. They use

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Brains React to Threats in People with ASPD Traits

People with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) traits often act aggressively when frustrated or threatened. This aggression can be both impulsive and planned. Researchers wanted to see if these traits are linked to how the brain reacts to threatening faces. The study looked at how different peo

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Health Savings Accounts: A Step Towards Fair Healthcare

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a rare win in the world of politics. They are supported by people from all sides and help people take control of their healthcare costs. The recent "Big Beautiful Bill" has made some improvements to HSAs, but there's still more to be done. In an ideal world, peopl

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Jul 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Actors and AI: A New Deal for Video Game Performers

A big win just happened for actors in video games. After a long strike, the union SAG-AFTRA got a new deal. Most members, 95. 04%, said yes to it. This deal is a big step forward, especially for AI rules. It makes sure actors have a say in how their likeness is used in games. They can even stop new

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Jul 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Too Much: A Fresh Take on Love and Life Across the Pond

Too Much, a new series on Netflix, follows Jessica, a woman in her early 30s, as she moves from New York to London after a tough breakup. The show starts with a funny line about how Americans and Brits see each other. Jessica thinks London will be like the movies, but it's not. She meets Felix, a mu

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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Unmasking Fear: The Impact of Covert Immigration Enforcement

In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged in U. S. immigration enforcement. Agents, often from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies, have been conducting raids while wearing masks and plainclothes. This practice has sparked widespread fear and confusion among co

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Jul 10 2025POLITICS

Britain and France Team Up to Tackle Migrant Crossings

Britain and France have joined forces to address the growing issue of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. This new agreement, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to send some migrants back to France while accepting others with legitim

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