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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Podcast Politics: Obama, Newsom, and the New Wave of Political Chatter

Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, is stepping into the world of video podcasts. She will co-host a show with her brother Craig Robinson under the Higher Ground banner. The podcast will feature a familiar format: life advice, celebrity guests, and a focus on personal stories. The guests include

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Mar 12 2025SCIENCE

Deep Sea Discoveries: 866 New Marine Species Found

The ocean is a vast, mysterious world. Scientists have only scratched the surface of what lies beneath. Recently, a global team of researchers made an astonishing discovery. They found 866 new marine species. These species include a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snai

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

Golf's Biggest Fans: Babies Born in Florida Get a Special Gift

The Players Championship is back in 2025, and it's not just about the game. This year, the tournament is celebrating a unique tradition. The tournament is giving away special onesies to babies born in Northeast Florida. The onesies are a nod to the famous 17th hole, known as the "Island Green. "

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Big Apple: Khalil's Deportation

Khalil, a Syrian national, was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The reason? His involvement in a protest in Times Square, New York, where thousands of Hamas and Hezbollah supporters gathered. The protest was led by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a group Khalil often

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Mar 12 2025CELEBRITIES

The Stars We Lost: How Carrie Fisher's Passing Touched Lives

Carrie Fisher, the actress who brought Princess Leia to life, left a lasting impact on many. Her passing was felt deeply, especially by those who saw her final appearance in "Rogue One. " For some, seeing Princess Leia on the big screen after learning of Fisher's death was an emotional rollercoaste

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Mar 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's DEI Efforts Fade in Trump's Second Term

In recent years, Hollywood has faced a significant shift in its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). After a brief push for greater representation following the racial reckoning in 2020, the entertainment industry has seen a notable decline in DEI efforts. The change began wh

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Social Security: What's Next for Americans?

Senator Bernie Sanders has raised concerns about the future of Social Security. He believes that the current administration, under President Donald Trump, might try to privatize Social Security and reduce benefits for many Americans who rely on it. The future of programs like Social Securit

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Mar 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chatting with Stars: Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson's New Show

Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson are teaming up to host a brand-new podcast. Titled "IMO, " which stands for "in my opinion, " this weekly series kicks off this month. The podcast will feature a lineup of guests from various fields, including entertainment, sports, health, and

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Education Department's New Focus: Special Education Cases Take a Backseat

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, traditionally focused on ensuring disability services in schools, has shifted gears under President Donald Trump. The office has paused thousands of ongoing cases to prioritize investigations aligned with the president’s political agenda. This shif

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Mar 11 2025SCIENCE

Gold Nanoparticles and Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Powerful Duo in Cancer Therapy

Cancer treatment is a tough battle, but scientists have found a way to make it easier. They created a new tool called MA@E, which is a special kind of liposome. Liposomes are tiny bubbles that can carry medicines inside them. These liposomes are super stable and can carry two powerful weapons: gold

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