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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Policy Halt on Agency Health Updates

Imagine suddenly losing access to the latest health advice or scientific findings from top agencies like the CDC and FDA. That’s exactly what President Trump ordered recently, instructing these agencies to go silent. No more public health advisories, website updates, or even press briefings. This "b

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Move Against DEI: A Closer Look

President Trump recently signed an Executive Order that aims to protect civil rights and promote merit-based opportunity. The order puts an end to what it calls "DEI discrimination" in federal hiring and contracting. DEI stands for "diversity, equity, and inclusion. " According to the order, federal

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Work Rules for Medicaid: Trump's Pick Speaks Out

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Refugees Left Stranded after U. S. Travel Ban

Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

Dual-Mode Microfluidic Devices for Dopamine Detection

Imagine a world where detecting important biomarkers like dopamine is as simple as using a portable device. Scientists have designed a special tool called microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) that can do just that. These μPADs have a clever folded structure that lets the analyte solut

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi's New Tech Brings Windows Games to Tablets

Imagine playing your favorite Windows games on a tablet—that's what Xiaomi aims to achieve with its new virtualization software, WinPlay. This technology is designed to run at least some high-end Windows games on Xiaomi's HyperOS tablets, although it won't match the performance of a GeForce system.

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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Discover the Magic of Wintry Trails in Minnesota

Ah, winter! It's a season that's often overlooked for outdoor activities, but those who brave the cold know there's something special about it. This January and February, Minnesota is hosting "Trails By Candlelight" at Thompson County Park in West St. Paul and Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings. T

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

Beauty Boss's Big Blunder: Paying Back Millions

Meet Michelle Mack, a 54-year-old Californian woman who orchestrated a clever but illegal beauty product theft scheme. She admitted to stealing millions from stores like Ulta and Sephora. Now, she's on the hook to pay $3 million in restitution to these retailers. To make matters worse, her fancy hom

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hear Shygirl, Isabella Lovestory, and PinkPantheress in Their New Track

Shygirl, known for her distinctive style in the London club music scene, has just dropped a new song called "True Religion. " She's teamed up with fellow artists Isabella Lovestory and PinkPantheress for this track, which will be part of her upcoming EP, Club Shy Room 2. This EP is the follow-up to

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