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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Galaxy's Glow Reveals Ultrafast Wind

Ever wondered what's happening inside distant galaxies? Astronomers have just found something cool in a galaxy called IRAS 17020+4544. They spotted a superfast wind using the Hubble Space Telescope. This wind was moving at a whopping 23, 430 kilometers per second, which is nearly 8% the speed of lig

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

President Biden Pardons Son Hunter: A Complex Family Story

In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has granted a sweeping pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for any federal crimes he may have committed over the past ten years. This decision was announced just as Hunter was awaiting sentencing. The president cited selective prosecution due to Hunte

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Changing Humidity Levels for Preemies: A Study

Scientists recently studied how quickly lowering humidity in incubators affects tiny, extremely preterm babies. They wanted to see if suddenly stopping or slowly reducing the humidity caused temperature issues, like getting too cold or hot, or problems with their body's salt balance or skin. The stu

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Dec 06 2024POLITICS

Young Texan Progressive's Plan: Rebrand Democrats, Reconnect with Workers

Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back

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Dec 06 2024POLITICS

Hakeem Jeffries Speaks Out: A New Perspective on Pardons

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Polar Bear Attack: A Husband’s Bravery and Changing Climates

In the remote community of Fort Severn, a man showed incredible courage when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife. The attack happened early Tuesday morning. The bear was in their driveway and lunged at the woman, causing her to fall. Her husband quickly jumped on the bear to stop it. Sad

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

House Republicans Face a Tight Majority

The final seat in the 2024 elections has been called, with Democrat Adam Gray winning in California's 13th District. This leaves Republicans with a narrow 220-215 majority in the House. With President-elect Trump's agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose two votes if Democra

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Dec 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Swift and Steady: Movement Skills of Global Hunter-Gatherers

Imagine a world where running, climbing, swimming, and diving aren't just sports or hobbies, but essential skills for daily survival. This is the reality for many hunter-gatherer communities worldwide. Over 900 ethnographic records highlight the amazing adaptability of these societies. Both men and

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Will Britain Beat the U. S. in the Crypto Race?

Britain is trying to become a big player in the crypto world, but it's got some tough competition from the United States. The UK's Labour government is pushing to make the country friendly for crypto businesses. For example, they're planning to talk to firms about laws for digital assets like stable

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Team: Dismiss Hush Money Case for New President

Donald Trump’s lawyers have submitted an official request to a New York judge, asking that the hush money case against him be thrown out. They argue that the case could cause disruptions to the presidency, especially since Trump just won the election. The lawyers pointed out that President Joe Biden

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