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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Social Security's Tech Troubles: A Closer Look

The Social Security website has been having frequent crashes and issues. These problems have been happening for several weeks, with outages lasting from a few minutes to almost a full day. Even when the site is up, users face problems like missing information or slow access. This is a big deal becau

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Apr 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

How to Make AI Work for Us and the Planet

In the 1940s, a company started making cooking oil in a small town in India. Today, that company, Wipro, is a giant in the tech world. It operates in 167 countries and has nearly a quarter of a million employees. The company's focus has shifted from cooking oil to IT and now to AI. Kiran Minnasandra

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

The Secret Life of Tiny Invaders

Microsporidia are tiny, single-celled parasites that can cause infections in people. They are known to target the small intestine. One type of microsporidia, Encephalitozoon intestinalis, is particularly good at infecting humans. These parasites have a sneaky way of hiding inside cells called macrop

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Flying Fears: A Look into How Airports are Helping Passengers with Anxiety

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. A significant number of adults in the US struggle with a fear of flying, often referred to as aerophobia. This fear can stem from various sources, including past experiences, media portrayals, or even hearing about others' fears. For some, t

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Political Storm: How Consumer Backlash is Shaking Up the EV Giant

Tesla is in hot water. The electric vehicle company saw its stock drop by over 30 percent in the first three months of 2025. This is a big deal because it wiped out all the gains they made after the last election. Why the sudden change? It turns out, people are not happy with CEO Elon Musk’s involve

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Apr 05 2025HEALTH

How Sound Waves Could Change Liver Disease Detection

Liver issues are serious business. They often show up without clear warnings. One type, steatotic liver disease, is quite widespread. Doctors have been using ultrasound scans to identify it. However, a new approach is gaining attention. It's called ultrasound attenuation coefficient measurement. Thi

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Apr 05 2025SCIENCE

Vibrio Phages: Masters of Adaptation in Marine Environments

The world of marine ecosystems is filled with tiny, powerful players. One such player is the Schizotequatrovirus, a type of bacteriophage. These viruses have a knack for infecting a wide variety of hosts, making them quite the generalists in the microbial world. This adaptability is not just a fluke

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Apr 04 2025HEALTH

How Age Affects the Safety and Effectiveness of Etrasimod in Ulcerative Colitis

Etrasimod is a medication designed to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It is taken once a day by mouth and works by targeting specific receptors in the body. The effectiveness and safety of this drug can vary depending on the patient's age. This is important because ulcerative colitis ca

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Apr 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska Album Gets the Movie Treatment

The movie world got a sneak peek at a new film about Bruce Springsteen. The film is called Deliver Me from Nowhere. It focuses on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska. The first footage was shown at CinemaCon, a big event for movie lovers. Jeremy Allen White plays the role of Springs

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Apr 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Are Some States Keeping Car Crash Data Under Wraps?

In the United States, there is a mix of openness and secrecy when it comes to car crash data. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shares details about fatal crashes with everyone. However, many states do not make all their crash data, including injury details, easily available to the publi

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