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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Road's New Melody: Drivers' Music Choices Change

These days, the tunes playing in cars are taking a surprising turn. It seems that more drivers are tuning out of Android Auto, perhaps because they've switched to iPhones or their new cars don't support it anymore. While that's happening, Google's YouTube Music is becoming super popular among driver

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Scientists Warn Congress: Trump's Return Could Hurt Science

More than 50, 000 scientists and advocates have sent a petition to Congress, urging lawmakers to protect science and scientists under the incoming Trump administration. The petition, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, worries that Trump's policies could roll back decades of progress in

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth: Veteran, Controversy, and a Pentagon Nomination

Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran and former Fox News host, is set to face the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Pentagon. His nomination comes with a trail of controversies, including allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in the workplace. Despite denyi

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Governor Walz: Navigating Minnesota's Political Storm

Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has been laying low since his unsuccessful vice presidential run. He's been trying to lift spirits, posing with a turkey for Thanksgiving, and even taking a quick break in the Bahamas. But now, he's facing a tough reality back home. Minnesota's legislative session is

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Investigation Reveals Trump’s Attempts to Overturn Election

A recently released report from special counsel Jack Smith details former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. The report, spanning over 130 pages, describes how Trump tried to subvert the election results through various illegal means when it became clea

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Jan 14 2025CRIME

Stuck in the Dark: The Struggle to Save South Africa's Illegal Miners

Imagine being trapped more than 2 kilometers underground with no hope in sight. This is the harsh reality for hundreds of miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine. They've been there for months, many fearing starvation or dehydration. Why? Because the mine was closed years ago, but these mi

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Biden's Big Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden's administration has made a significant move, offering student loan forgiveness to over 150, 000 borrowers. This group includes 85, 000 individuals who were victims of school fraud, 61, 000 people with severe disabilities, and 6, 100 public service workers. So far, the administration

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Text Messages Could Boost Colposcopy Appointments

Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

What's Biden's Legacy? Americans Weigh In

A recent Gallup poll asked over 500 adults from all 50 states about the U. S. 's progress under President Joe Biden. The results? Many felt the country fell behind on key issues like education, race relations, and energy. Only on LGBTQ rights did a majority think progress was made. Biden's fans, mos

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Discovering New PFAS in Soil: What We Found and Why it Matters

Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12

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