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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Newark's Air Traffic Control: A Recipe for Disaster?

The skies above Newark Liberty International Airport have been far from smooth sailing. Problems started last summer, when air traffic controllers began sounding the alarm about serious safety issues. These problems were not just minor glitches. They were major red flags that went unheeded. One

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Chaos in the Skies: When Technology Fails in Newark

In the bustling skies above Newark, a sudden technical meltdown sent air traffic controllers into a panic. It all started when one controller in Philadelphia lost his radar screen. This was not a minor glitch. This was a big problem. The radar screen is the eyes of the controller. Without it, t

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May 04 2025POLITICS

Mexico's Stand: A Border Disagreement

Mexico's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, recently shared a bold move she made. She turned down a suggestion from U. S. President Donald Trump. The idea was to send American soldiers into Mexico. The goal was to help fight drug trafficking. Sheinbaum made this clear to her supporters in the east of Mexico

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May 03 2025CRIME

Close Calls Over Washington: Helicopters and Airplanes in Tight Spaces

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into two commercial flights that had to abort their landings at Washington Reagan National Airport. This happened on a Thursday afternoon when a US Army Black Hawk helicopter was heading towards the Pentagon. The helicopter was part of the same uni

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

The Power of Fish in Science

The world of science has seen a significant shift in the way it studies behavior and brain function. One of the key players in this change has been the humble zebrafish. This small, striped fish has become a star in the world of biological research, particularly in the field of behavioral neuroscien

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer with Cell Therapy: The Graft-Versus-Host Disease Challenge

Cancer treatment has seen a major boost with the introduction of allogeneic cell-based therapies. These treatments, especially CAR-T cell therapy, are a big deal because they can be made in large quantities and are consistent. However, there is a significant hurdle: graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).

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May 03 2025BUSINESS

Flying in Style: New Private Suites Hit the Skies

A major airline is shaking up long-haul travel with a fresh take on premium seating. This airline is rolling out private suites on some of its newest planes. These suites come with sliding doors and fancy chaise lounge seats. The goal is to make flying more comfortable and private for those willing

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Parental Stress: How Oil and Low Oxygen Affect Future Fish

The effects of oil spills and low oxygen levels on fish are well-known. These stressors can mess with a fish's behavior and how its body works. But what about the next generation? How do these issues impact the kids of affected fish? This is what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at zebra

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May 02 2025BUSINESS

Newark Airport: The Never-Ending Wait

Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is experiencing a tough time. For five days straight, passengers have been facing major delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pinpointed the issue: not enough air traffic controllers. This problem has been ongoing since Monday. Equip

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May 02 2025SCIENCE

A Soviet Spacecraft's Long-Awaited Return

A spacecraft from the Soviet era is on its way back to Earth. This craft was originally intended to explore Venus in the 1970s. It is expected to make an uncontrolled descent. The exact landing spot is unknown. Experts are unsure how much of the spacecraft will survive the fall. The spacecraft is a

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