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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Ethics Panel Flips: Gaetz Report Gets Green Light

In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Fairfax NAACP Invites Community to Tysons Casino Talk

Hey there, something interesting is happening in Fairfax County! The NAACP is throwing a party, but this isn't your usual get-together. The chat is all about this proposed entertainment complex in Tysons, you know, the one with a casino and all kinds of fun stuff. The talk is set for January 7, 2025

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Could Planets Orbit the Black Hole at Our Galaxy's Core?

Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

General's Death: Ukraine Strikes Back at Russia

In the heart of Moscow, a deadly bombing unfolded: a top Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed. Kirillov, who led Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was accused by Ukraine of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops. The bomb, hidden in an el

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump Criticizes Biden's Weapon Decision for Ukraine

Former President Donald Trump has recently spoken out against President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump labeled the move as "stupid" and expressed frustration that his incoming administration wasn't consulted before the decisi

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Backyard Treasure: A Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York

Imagine this: You're digging in your garden, expecting to find nothing but dirt and roots, and suddenly, you unearth something extraordinary! This happened to a man in upstate New York. He wasn't looking for fossils, but that's exactly what he found. It all started with two large teeth, which he in

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Dec 19 2024CRIME

Mystery Bombing: Top Russian General Killed in Moscow

On a Tuesday morning, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking Russian military officer, was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment in Moscow. The explosion, which also took the life of his assistant, was caught on camera. Kirillov was known for his role in protecting the

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Earth's Moon: Older Than We Thought?

Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered how old it is? As it turns out, scientists have been debating this for a while now. A new study suggests that the moon might be way older than we previously thought. In the past, scientists believed that the moon formed after a giant impact around 4.

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

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Dec 19 2024EDUCATION

New York's Top Schools: A Battle Over 'Equity' and Testing

Imagine this: some folks in New York City are trying to change how kids get into the best public high schools. They say it's about being fair, or "equity, " but it's causing a lot of worry for families. The city's Panel for Education Policy is voting on whether to keep using a special test to get in

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