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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Does getting pregnant via ART really boost the cancer risk?

What is the deal with assisted reproductive technology? ART, or assisted reproductive technology, is a big help to building families. But how much of a threat is it, really? The idea is to give those who can't have children on their own a chance. These people are called subfertile. First, le

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Predicting Risks in Spinal Surgery

Ever thought about the challenges surgeons face during spinal surgery? Generally, there is a general understanding that patients with large curvatures or significant deformity angular ratios (DARs) run a greater risk of experiencing neurological deficits after surgery. But, here is the twis

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

A Controversial Comeback

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to bring back a staffer who resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This staffer, Marko Elez, stepped down after his past racist posts on social media were exposed by The Wall Street Journal. Elon Musk defended his

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Salmonella: A Combination of Drugs Takes on Resistance

The world of medicine is always looking for new ways to fight harmful bacteria that don't respond to many drugs. Experts have shown that combining artesunate (AS), EDTA, and colistin (COL) can be very effective against strains of Salmonella, both in test tubes and in living organisms. The combinatio

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Santonrini Shake-Up: Unusual Quakes Keep Rocking the Island

Santonrini, the popular Greek island, is experiencing the worst tremors. People are worried. Seismologists think that the biggest quake has yet to come. Nearby islands are also feeling the shakes. Santorini is no stranger to earthquakes because of its location near the Eurasian and African tectonic

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

“Trump’s executive order sparking Christian nationalism creates a task force and meets Netanyahu”

Trump has launched a major campaign targeting the discrimination of Christians within federal agencies, and this time, it manifests as an executive order which forms a team for that purpose. This task force is tasked with investigating "anti-Christian bias" in government institutions. He promised th

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

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Feb 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wordle Uncovered for February 7, 2025

Wordle is back and ready to test your brain again. If you are stuck and need some help, you can always check out some hints and tips for today's puzzle. No need to scroll all the way down to see today's answer. If you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues and strategies to help you

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look

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