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Sep 24 2025POLITICS

A New Judge in Town: What You Need to Know About Eric Tung

Eric Tung, a lawyer from Los Angeles, is on track to become a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He's never been a judge before, but he's known for his strong conservative views and his work in the crypto industry. He's also a competitive shooter and a Catholic. Tung was picked by President

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Sep 23 2025SCIENCE

Soft Tech Helps Hearts Beat Better

Heart cells, or cardiomyocytes, send out tiny electrical signals. These signals make the heart beat. To study these signals, scientists need special tools. These tools must be gentle and precise. They must not harm the cells. A new tool has been created. It uses a special material called PEDOT: PSS.

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Sep 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Apple Watch Stays Connected Even When You're Not

Apple's secret labs are where the magic happens. These labs are hidden away, and not many people get to see what goes on inside. The Apple Watch is a marvel of technology. It switches between Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular signals without missing a beat. This seamless connectivity is not an accident. It's

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Rush Through Diplomatic Appointments

The U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently approved a large group of Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic roles. This move came as Republicans pushed to change Senate rules to speed up the confirmation process. Among the nominees were some big names, like Michael Waltz, who was picked

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Sep 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox App: Your New Game Hub

The Xbox app is getting a big upgrade. It now lets you launch games from other stores like Steam and Epic Games. This means you can find and start all your games in one place. Before, only Xbox Insiders could use this feature. Now, everyone can see their games from different stores in the app. You

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Sep 16 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Space Rock's Close Shave with Earth: What You Need to Know

A massive asteroid, about the size of a skyscraper, is set to pass by Earth this week. Don't worry, it's not going to hit us. Scientists initially thought it might be a problem in the future, but now they're sure it's safe. This space rock, named 2025 FA22, is quite large. It's between 427 and 951

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Sep 16 2025FINANCE

Dogecoin and XRP ETFs: A New Chapter in Crypto Investing

The crypto world is buzzing with news that two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to hit the market. The Dogecoin ETF, dubbed DOJE, and the XRP ETF, named XRPR, are both expected to start trading on September 18. This news was confirmed by Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, who

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Pilot Takes Flight to a New Role in Aviation Safety

The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee

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Sep 10 2025BUSINESS

New Leader Takes Charge at SEC's Corporation Finance Division

The SEC has a new boss for its Corporation Finance Division. James Moloney, a well-known figure in corporate securities law, is stepping into this important role. He's no stranger to the SEC, having worked there before from 1994 to 2000. After that, he spent time at a big law firm, Gibson Dunn & Cru

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Sep 09 2025HEALTH

Bigger Teens, Health, and Happiness: What's the Link?

In a recent research project, scientists wanted to understand how bigger teens in Europe and North America feel about their health and happiness. They found something important: teens who don't feel good about their health often don't feel happy either. This is especially true for those who don't ge

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